A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross GTRexclude very fine as a pair

very fine as a pair

The Battalion became part of the 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade

" Post-war

17 x 11 cm

The HMS Llandovery Castle later became a casualty itself of the war on a voyage from Halifax

A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross GTRexclude very fine as a pairA Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross so called "Pour le Merite" for enlisted, in silver gilt, bottom arm marked "W 938", officially awarded cross, in good very fine condition, and in case of issue(Case; fine). This was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and only about 1350 crosses awarded during 1914 18 period, out of approximately Six million German soldiers. Rare.