"The War Merit Cross 1. Class and Higher Grades" by Dietrich Maerz & George Stimson visually-hidden 2 ATHLETIC Assn" above

2 ATHLETIC Assn" above

Instituted on 25 December 1881

surrounded by a white enameled ring with a gilt inscription of “LUDOVICUS II MAGN DUX HASSIAE INSTIT” (“INSTITUTED BY LUDWIG II

In silver gilt consisting of a Cross Pattée with white enameled arms

then discharged to duty onAugust 10th

"The War Merit Cross 1. Class and Higher Grades" by Dietrich Maerz & George Stimson visually-hidden 2 ATHLETIC Assn" aboveNever before has the War Merit Cross 1. Class and the Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross been described in such detail. Years in the making and extensively using the existing archives the two authors Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson have delivered another solid and well researched book. For the first time regulations, award procedures, award numbers and distribution are covered in depth like never before. The main part discusses the manufacturers