WALDECK-PYRMONT – MERIT CROSS – 3RD CLASS – SILVER – 1854-1896 – COMBANTANT

$895.00

This is a very rare and much desired honor cross for Waldeck Pyrmont. The award was awarded 1854-1896 during the reign of the third sovereign Prince George Victor. …

 

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WALDECK-PYRMONT – MERIT CROSS – 3RD CLASS – SILVER – 1854-1896 – COMBANTANT

This is a very rare and much desired honor cross for Waldeck Pyrmont. The award was awarded 1854-1896 during the reign of the third sovereign Prince George Victor.

3 classes of the award were given

1st class –

  • For Officers
  • Gold medal with white enameled arms
  • Center is red enamel with the initials “GV” for Prince George Victor in gold
  • Topped with gold oak leaf
  • Reverse reads “Fur Verdienst” – for merit
  • Prices for this rare award are in the $4000 range

2nd class –

  • Gold medal with white enameled arms
  • Center is red enamel with the initials “GV” for Prince George Victor in gold
  • Reverse reads “Fur Verdienst” – for merit
  • Prices for this rare award are in the $2000 range

 

3rd class – (Our Example is a 3rd class version and comes with the combatants ribbon)

  • Silver medal with white enameled arms
  • Center is red enamel with the initials “GV” for Prince George Victor in silver, surrounded by gold trim
  • Reverse reads “Fur Verdienst” – for merit
  • Prices for this rare award are in the $1000 range

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Dimensions 1.25 × 1.25 in