Description
Captain Mallon was with the 132nd Infantry Regiment
award document for Commemorative medal 1
reverse undated (Asst
Ten rows of twisted silver bullion wrap on the grip
the Sherwood Foresters
Prussia, Military Merit Cross Newly Listed Captain Mallon was with theOr so called "Pour le Merite" for enlisted, in silver gilt, bottom arm marked "938 W", 37. 8x41. 54mm, weighs 17. 1 grams, officially awarded cross, in extremely fine condition, contained within fitted case of issue (case good very fine). This was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and only about 1350 Crosses awarded during 1914 18 period, out of approximately Six million German soldiers.