Prussia, Kingdom. A Prussian Medal Bar Auction Footnote: from the Estate-Collection of

Footnote: from the Estate-Collection of the Grand Duke of Baden

the strap with one slider and measuring 25 mm x 940 mm

50 mm (h - inclusive of integral arc)

The Cross resembles somewhat the Cross for War Merit (Croce al Merito di Guerra) and is often referred to as the "Croce al Merito di Guerra per le Operazioni Militari in Spagna" (Cross for War Merit for the Military Operations in Spain)

48th Highlanders insignia and type in red and white paint

Prussia, Kingdom. A Prussian Medal Bar Auction Footnote: from the Estate-Collection of(Preuischer Ordensschnalle). A Prussian medal bar featuring four decorations, including a General Honour Cross of 1900, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patt, the obverse with a central gilt medallion bearing an inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE) inside of a laurel wreath, the reverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 40. 00 mm