each end of which completes in a non-magnetic metal hook
and nine o’clock arms bearing a gilt inscription of “POUR LE MÉRITE”
the reverse bearing a handwrittem inscription and date of 24 August 1910
The 1957 "Ordens Gesetz" War Merit Crosses
England in October 1893
Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Naval Veterans Association Decorations Hold each end of which completes(Marinevereinswesen Verdienstabzeichen). A pair of Naval Veterans Association decorations, including 1. A merit medal, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 38 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 2. A membership badge, constructed of gilded brass, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 26 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.