A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross By Wagner With Case Auction MAGNUS INSTITUIT 1693

MAGNUS INSTITUIT 1693

faded inscription on the reverse)

finely produced in silver with quality red enamel and gilt centre piece

Egmont II in Malta

20 mm x 59 mm silvered and gold-coloured gilt aluminum fasces insignia attached via brass prongs

A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross By Wagner With Case Auction MAGNUS INSTITUIT 1693A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross by Wagner with Case Golden Military Merit Cross (often called enlisted NCOs Pour le Merite), official WWI period issue in silver gilt, bottom arm marked "938 W" (Wagner), 37. 7mm(width) x 41. 10mm, slightly worn, in extremely fine condition; contained within fitted case of issue (case in very fine condition); this was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and NCOs and only about 1350 Crosses