Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Buy Now like Queen Elisabeth herself

like Queen Elisabeth herself

as evidence by the date on the reverse

with the reverse of the map (the obverse of the certificate) is handwritten in neat black German Gothic writing

The organization was founded by Edward Stanley

He followed that by an eight month stint with the Hamilton Gear & Machine Company of Toronto as a Timekeeper at $25 per week

Prussia, State. A War Merit Cross, Gold Grade, Mounted Buy Now like Queen Elisabeth herself(Verdienstkreuz in Gold). Issued 1912 1918. A Maltese cross constructed of gilded metal alloy; the obverse and reverse with a central metal medallion depicting the crowned royal monogram of Wilhelmus Rex; on a loop for suspension; measuring 39. 70 mm (w) x 39. 67 mm (h); mounted to its period original medal bar; with a zink core and a red wool backer; in overall better than very fine condition.