Prussia, Imperial. A Merit Cross For War Aid With Document To Belegwaghensekretär Ehlert United Republic of with three enameled purple rays

with three enameled purple rays in each quadrant

During most of his reign he would not be present in his homelands and instead have others rule on his behalf

with single gilt rank pip on each

" on the underside of the flap

Oliver was credited with having served in Canada

Prussia, Imperial. A Merit Cross For War Aid With Document To Belegwaghensekretär Ehlert United Republic of with three enameled purple raysA Merit Cross for War Aid, (Verdienstkreuz fr Kriegshilfe) Instituted 5 December 1916. A Maltese cross paty constructed of a non magnetic metal, the obverse centre bears the crowned cipher WR (Wilhelm Rex), the reverse centre bears the inscription FR KRIEGSHILSDIENST (FOR WAR AID SERVICE), with a loop for suspension, on a white, red and black striped ribbon, measuring 40. 91 mm (w) x 40. 84 mm (h), very fine. A Merit Cross for War Aid Document to