a Merit Cross for Voluntary War Aid
An Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Ferdinand Hoffstatter - Non magnetic (brass) core
Without Katanga
the reverse with two threaded posts retaining original nuts and a circular zink backplate
with embroidered background
Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of Orange-Nassau, Officer Buy Now a Merit Cross for VoluntaryInstituted April 4, 1892. In silver and enamels, a cross with ball finials and wreath segments in each quadrant, surmounted by a large crown, measures 41. 7 mm (w) x 64. 9mm (h inclusive of crown), weighs 28. 5 grams, marked with a silver dutch sword hallmark denoting 925 silver fineness, worn on original ribbon with large rosette, dark patina, enamels intact, in very fine condition. Contained in the original case of issue, blue leatherette, interior