The Princely Waldeck Merit Cross, or Fürstlich Waldecksches Verdienstkreuz, was, despite its name, an order, not simply a cross. It was the house order of the Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont, with a 1914 population of 63,000 the second smallest state of the German Empire (only Schaumburg-Lippe was smaller).
These just arrived in my mailbox today. The 3rd Class with Swords was awarded between 66 and 72 times in World War I. The 4th Class with Swords was awarded between 563 and 604 times. Sources differ on award numbers and Daniel Krause should be publishing an updated list of recipients soon.
These just arrived in my mailbox today. The 3rd Class with Swords was awarded between 66 and 72 times in World War I. The 4th Class with Swords was awarded between 563 and 604 times. Sources differ on award numbers and Daniel Krause should be publishing an updated list of recipients soon.
As you know, these do not come along very often.
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