An easy one for Experts

[Rosenberg]

Hi,

I have at least three of these somewhere in my cellar,but never made to get to know the real name of this award.I am just not that much in Imperial awards.My newest addition to my unknown-order-family is the long time lost baby sister.Can anyone give me any info on it?

First the general family appearance....

[Rosenberg]

back

[Rosenberg]

now the new family member...

[Rosenberg]

closer

[Rosenberg]

backside and note the numbering on the metal part,what is it?

[Rosenberg]

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[Stogieman]

Greetings Rosenberg, The actual name in German is:

Verdienstkreuz f?r Kriegshilfe

Awarded 1916-1924

Loosly translated to Prussian War Aid Cross in english

The miniature is very nice.

[Rosenberg]

Thanks for that quick reply.Those numbers on the mini,is this award or manufacturer based?

[David Gregory]

The numbers of the pin to which the mini is attached are the DRGM registered design reference for the pin.

[Rosenberg]

Thank you very much!

Regards

[Gerd Becker]

I once had a nice Mini of this cross, which had on the reverse the words "F?r Kriegshilfsverdienst" instead of "F?r Kriegshilfsdienst" I will see, if i can dig out a photo...

Gerd