Waldeck, Principality. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Knight, C.1900 United Republic of Hayhurst M

Hayhurst M

1980s-1990s

While with Submarine Squadron Five

light glit wear

"RAF" lettering is loose

Waldeck, Principality. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Knight, C.1900 United Republic of Hayhurst M(Verdienstkreuz 4. Klasse). Instituted 3 July 1857. (1896 1918 Issue). Civil Division. A silver Maltese cross, with pebbled arms, the obverse centre presents an eight pointed black enamelled star containing a white enamelled medallion bearing a red enamelled Anchor Cross of Pyrmont, bordered by a golden ring, the reverse centre presents a gilded medallion inscribed FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) in raised letters, measuring 43. 69 mm (w) x 43. 61 mm (h), on