Prussia, Kingdom. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Miniature Boutonniere Version by J. Godet & Sohn, c. 1917 Auction Archive New Zealand on October 10th

New Zealand on October 10th

Marie Louise dutifully agreed to the marriage despite being raised to despise France

In silvered bronze with dark red enamels

reverse exhibiting a superposed coat of arms of the Italian Kingdom with red

The uniform shows a few signs of material fatigue from wear

Prussia, Kingdom. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Miniature Boutonniere Version by J. Godet & Sohn, c. 1917 Auction Archive New Zealand on October 10th(Goldenes Militr Verdienstkreuz, Miniatur). Instituted 27 February 1864 by King Wilhelm I. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), situated above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Wilhelm I (later Kaiser Wilhelm I), the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop and suspension