Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Republic of (Verdienstmedaille der Münchener Dienstboten- und

(Verdienstmedaille der Münchener Dienstboten- und Arbeiterstiftung)

measuring 138 mm (w) x 74 mm (h)

to replace the award created in 1926 that bore the portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III and is awarded for long service in the air force

circumscribed by an inscription of “MANNSCHAFTSLAUF HJ NESSELWANG” (“HJ TEAM RUN NESSELWANG”)

Prussia, Imperial. A Rare Aluminum Variant of the Merit Cross for War Aid Republic of (Verdienstmedaille der Münchener Dienstboten- und(Verdienstkreuz fr Kriegshilfe). Instituted December 5th 1916. (1916 1924 issue). Constructed of aluminum, on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled surfaces, the obverse centre bears the crowned cypher of Wilhelm Rex, the reverse centre bears the inscription (Fr Kriegshilfsdienst) (For War Aid Service), unmarked, measuring 42. 9 mm (w) x 43. 1 mm (l), weighing 16. 93