{"product_id":"am-band-sachsen-meiningen-kreuz-fur-verdienst-im-kriege-1914-15-cross-for-merit","title":"Saxe-Meiningen – Cross for Merit in War 1914\/15 – on ribbon – collector's reproduction (post-1945), condition 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaxe-Meiningen – Cross for Merit in War 1914\/15 – on ribbon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number: 31.018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Note: This is a high-quality collector's reproduction (Repro), manufactured after 1945 – not an original.\u003c\/strong\u003e The piece is crafted to a very high standard and is hardly distinguishable from the original – ideal for displays, exhibitions, or as a collection supplement. On ribbon. Condition 2. From old dealer stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e War Merit Cross \/ Order (on ribbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross for Merit in War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwarding Authority:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Foundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1914\/15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpoch:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War I (1914–1918)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e On ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's Reproduction \/ Repro (after 1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very high – hardly distinguishable from the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (very good)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e From old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Cross for Merit in War and the Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCross for Merit in War\u003c\/strong\u003e was the war merit decoration of the \u003cstrong\u003eDuchy of Saxe-Meiningen\u003c\/strong\u003e – one of the Thuringian small states in the German Empire, ruled by Duke \u003cstrong\u003eGeorg II of Saxe-Meiningen\u003c\/strong\u003e (the \"Theatre Duke\"). The cross was founded in 1914\/15 at the beginning of World War I and awarded to Saxe-Meiningen soldiers and members of allied units for merit in war service. The Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen was one of the smallest German federal states – consequently, its war decorations are rare on the international collector's market. Orders from the Thuringian small states are among the rarest German individual state decorations of all. Also available: Mecklenburg Friedrich-Franz Cross (Art. No. 31.012), Oldenburg FA Cross (Art. No. 32.918), Anhalt Friedrich Cross (Art. No. 30.160 \/ 32.919) and other individual state orders in our assortment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCombined orders are worthwhile: Combine several items and save on shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53430993846601,"sku":"31018","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/31.018a.jpg?v=1764575718","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/am-band-sachsen-meiningen-kreuz-fur-verdienst-im-kriege-1914-15-cross-for-merit","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}