Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross 1870/71 Auction Archive which was held in Chicago

which was held in Chicago

for 25 Years' Service

dark patina on the two silver medals

with a smaller shield below bearing a cross framed by hash marks

the monk in this case is a self-explanatory symbol (canting arms) who represents the city of Munich

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross 1870/71 Auction Archive which was held in Chicago(Militr Verdienstkreuz 1870 71). Instituted 12 September 1870 by Grand Duke Ludwig III. (1870 1885 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III, the arms with an inscription of GOTT, EHRE, VATERLAND (GOD, HONOUR, FATHERLAND), the reverse with a central monogram of Ludwig III, the arms with an inscription of DEN 12. SEPTEMBER