Prussia. An 1864-1918 Issue Military Merit Cross By A. Werner & Söhne. C. 1870 Hold Radio Operator (yellow embroidered insignia

Radio Operator (yellow embroidered insignia on dark green wool

inscribed in handwritten black ink "You may build your Ships" above the photo

The White Division is awarded in recognition of meritorious service during missions

(Kriegsmarine Schirmmütze)

Prussia. An 1864-1918 Issue Military Merit Cross By A. Werner & Söhne. C. 1870 Hold Radio Operator (yellow embroidered insigniaA fine example of a cased 1864 1918 issue Military Merit Cross Militr Ehrenzeichen 1. Klasse; a silver cross; the obverse inscribed Kriegsverdienst (Military Merit); the reverse bearing the crowned Royal Monogram of Wilhelm Rex; on a replacement double loop suspension, with its period original ribbon; marked A. W. for A. Werner & Shne, Berlin on the reverse; measuring 37. 96 mm (w) x 37. 82 mm (h); weighing 16. 0 grams; accompanied by its original