Prussian Merit Cross for War Aid

Original WWI Prussian Merit Cross for War Aid “Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe”. This was a war decoration of Prussia awarded during World War I. Instituted 5 December 1916, the cross was awarded for patriotic war aid service, without regard to status or rank. On the reverse the central medallion is inscribed FÜR KRIEGS-HILFSDIENST (For War Aid Merit) above an oak wreath. To the upper arm is attached a loop for suspension.