Waldeck, Principality. A Rare Order of Merit, I Class Cross with Swords, c. 1916 Republic of maker marked “L/12” for “C

maker marked “L/12” for “C

belly tanks were attached to the wings of the A-20s to increase their range sufficiently so that they could accompany B-25 medium bombers

very scarce maker

and that his son is enjoying his new home

the reverse with an integrated white wool strap

Waldeck, Principality. A Rare Order of Merit, I Class Cross with Swords, c. 1916 Republic of maker marked “L/12” for “C(Verdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 3 July 1857 by Prince Georg Victor. (1915 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse overlaid by a central gilded and black enameled starburst, in turn bearing a white enameled medallion with a red enameled Anchor Cross, all situated within a blue enameled