with NSKK eagle machine-woven in aluminum thread over a golden colored triangular base on black rayon cloth
and was noticeable for the great respect in which he was held by the men
it has seen extensive wear
yellowish-orange celluolid grip features a series of ten parallel ridges
silver wash is mostly gone
Prussia, Kingdom. A General Honour Cross GTRexclude with NSKK eagle machine-woven in(Kreuz des Allgemeinen Ehrenzeichens). Constructed of silver with gilt, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central gilt medallion bearing a raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, topped by a royal crown, with bottom date of 1900, the reverse with an analogous medallion bearing an inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE) inside of a laurel wreath, unmarked,