Prussia, Kingdom. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Miniature Boutonniere Version by J. Godet & Sohn, c. 1917 Auction Archive He served with them until

He served with them until mid-February 1918

It is more extensive than the usual Soldbuch

1939 at HMCS York in Toronto for the "Duration of Hostilities"

both screwposts with anchors intact

New Zealand on October 10th

Prussia, Kingdom. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Miniature Boutonniere Version by J. Godet & Sohn, c. 1917 Auction Archive He served with them until(Goldenes Militr Verdienstkreuz, Miniatur). Instituted 27 February 1864 by King Wilhelm I. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), situated above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Wilhelm I (later Kaiser Wilhelm I), the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop and suspension