Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Hold CLENDENNING TORONTO" on the reverse

CLENDENNING TORONTO" on the reverse

measuring 67 mm (w) x 105 mm (h - inclusive of laurel suspension and integral ring)

War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords by Deschler - In silvered tombac

measuring 99x135mm

Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Hold CLENDENNING TORONTO" on the reverse(Verdienstkreuz in Gold). Issued 1912 1918. A Maltese cross constructed of gilded metal alloy; the obverse and reverse with a central metal medallion depicting the crowned royal monogram of Wilhelmus Rex; on a loop for suspension; measuring 39. 70 mm (w) x 39. 67 mm (h); mounted to its period original medal bar; with a zink core and a red wool backer; in overall better than very fine condition.