Ladies Merit Cross
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The Ladies Merit Cross (Frauenverdienstkreuz) was founded on 22 October 1907 by King William II of Prussia as a two-class Ladies Order and to reward women and young women, who worked in the field of charity, or in a religious or social field, who rendered outstanding had personal self-sacrificing service. The award was ranked just behind the Order of Louise. To be awarded the first class, a member must have held the second class for ten years. In exceptional cases, this requirement could be waived. The insignia were returnable upon death.
Quick Facts Ladies Merit CrossFrauenverdienstkreuz, Type ...
Ladies Merit Cross Frauenverdienstkreuz | |
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Type | Ladies Order |
Country | Prussia |
Royal house | House of Hohenzollern |
Ribbon | White |
Sovereign | Emperor Wilhelm II |
Grand Mistress | Empress Augusta Victoria |
Grades | First Class Second Class |
Ribbon of the order |
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