Prussia, State. A General Honour Decoration With Case Newly Listed commanded that medals be struck

commanded that medals be struck honouring the regiment's defense in Pennsylvania and be worn by those who took part in the action

(Zivil Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz 1

and without significant signs of wear or age

bronze gilt with white and black enamels

There are also photos of a public state funeral

Prussia, State. A General Honour Decoration With Case Newly Listed commanded that medals be struck(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse with the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II above a date of 1912, the reverse with an inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE) within a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 39. 37 mm in diameter, weighing 19. 6 grams, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, and in very fine condition, accompanied by a period original case, constructed of heavy card stock