Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, C. 1930 Auction HMS New Zealand was one

HMS New Zealand was one of three Indefatigable-class battle cruisers built for the defence of the British Empire

Marshall was killed outright (he was only 19) and Francis Truscott died of his wounds later that day

(Heer Mützenadler)

oxidation spot on the ribbon banner

8 mm in diameter each

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, C. 1930 Auction HMS New Zealand was one(Militr Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 27 February 1864 by King Wilhelm I. (1864 1918 issue; c. 1930 reissue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT) above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 39. 22 mm (w) x 43. 30 mm