Prussia, Military Merit Cross Newly Listed Captain Mallon was with the

Captain Mallon was with the 132nd Infantry Regiment

reverse undated (Asst

His career was put on hiatus in 1935 because of his non-Aryan ancestors

Ten rows of twisted silver bullion wrap on the grip

Shore Base)

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.