Merit Cross
| Merit Cross Verdienstkreuz | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Meritorious service to the Kingdom of Prussia |
| Presented by | Prussia |
| Eligibility | Military personnel or civilians |
| Established | 27 January 1912 |
Ribbon of the cross | |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Prussian Red Cross Medal 2nd Class or Orders of non-Prussian States subordinate to Prussia if officers wore that state’s cockade (Merit Cross in Gold) |
| Next (lower) | Cross of the General Honor Decoration (Merit Cross in Silver) |
The Merit Cross (German: Verdienstkreuz) was a meritorious service decoration of Prussia. Established 27 January 1912, by Wilhelm II in his capacity as King of Prussia, it recognized general merit to Prussia. The cross could be awarded to civilians as well as members of the military. The cross was awarded in two classes a gold cross and a silver cross.