Waldeck, Principality. A Waldeck Merit Order Cross, Iv Class Miniature, C.1895 Auction suggesting: "likely the original owner

suggesting: "likely the original owner spruced up his tabs with the only piping he had access to that was similar in color to the secondary piping on his shoulderstraps

a round medal constructed of silvered bronze

with sunning present on the front cover and spine

composed mostly of Polish volunteers

Instituted on 1 May 1937

Waldeck, Principality. A Waldeck Merit Order Cross, Iv Class Miniature, C.1895 Auction suggesting: "likely the original owner(Verdienstmedaille II. Klasse). Instituted 3. 7. 1857 by Duke George Victor. (1890 1896 issue). A silver gilt Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, obverse with an eight pointed black enameled star containing a white enameled medallion in the center bearing a red enameled Anchor Cross of Pyrmont, reverse plain feild, measuring 15. 10 mm (w) x 17. 29 mm (h inclusive of integral ring) and weighing 1. 2 grams, with minor enamel loss, fine.