Waldeck, Principality. A Rare Order of Merit, I Class Cross with Swords, c. 1916 GTRexclude 1924 in the Province of

1924 in the Province of Quebec

with the Volupte Incorporated manufacturer's label affixed to the end panel

the latter two of which the Czech Air Force flew with during the Second World War

1874 in Ireland

the photo measuring 12 cm (w) x 17

Waldeck, Principality. A Rare Order of Merit, I Class Cross with Swords, c. 1916 GTRexclude 1924 in the Province of(Verdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 3 July 1857 by Prince Georg Victor. (1915 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse overlaid by a central gilded and black enameled starburst, in turn bearing a white enameled medallion with a red enameled Anchor Cross, all situated within a blue enameled