A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross By Wagner With Case Auction Awards to HOS members were

Awards to HOS members were prohibited after 1993

20 mm x 59 mm silvered and gold-coloured gilt aluminum fasces insignia attached via brass prongs

and outer fastening device

Egmont II in Malta

A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross By Wagner With Case Auction Awards to HOS members wereA Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross by Wagner with Case Golden Military Merit Cross (often called enlisted NCOs Pour le Merite), official WWI period issue in silver gilt, bottom arm marked "938 W" (Wagner), 37. 7mm(width) x 41. 10mm, slightly worn, in extremely fine condition; contained within fitted case of issue (case in very fine condition); this was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and NCOs and only about 1350 Crosses