Description
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
