Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross, Gold Grade, With 60 Year Clasp Hold constructed of silvery aluminum and

constructed of silvery aluminum and dark green machine embroidery

ARMY AND MERCHANT NAVY OF CANADA WHOSE NAMES ARE INSCRIBED HERE THEIR GRAVES ARE UNKNOWN BUT THEIR MEMORY SHALL ENDURE"

left-facing crowned Schwarzburger lion

as a replacement for the Royal Order of George I

Karl Waidhas was born on 9 September 1895 in Weiden

Prussia, Kingdom. A Merit Cross, Gold Grade, With 60 Year Clasp Hold constructed of silvery aluminum and(Verdienstkreuz in Gold mit 60 Jahre Anhnger). Instituted 27 January 1912 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1912 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with 60 clasp, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, both the obverse and reverse with central monograms of Kaiser Wilhelm II, unmarked, measuring 41. 12 mm (w) x 42. 39 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.