Germany, Prussia. A General Honour Decoration, Ii Class, With Case United Republic of All awards were issued with

All awards were issued with the serial number and the name of the recipient on the reverse

lined with soft white sheep’s fur

It is the second-highest civilian award in the United States

which securely maintains the structure of the dagger

Germany, Prussia. A General Honour Decoration, Ii Class, With Case United Republic of All awards were issued with(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). Instituted 18 January 1810 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1810 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a wreathed inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE), the reverse bearing a monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, measuring 39. 20 mm in diameter, weighing 23. 1 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation