Anhalt, Duchy. A Faithful Labour Medal Newly Listed 5 in diameter on the

5 in diameter on the inside

the lower right corner displaying a slight crack from being partially bent back

Measuring 230 mm (w) x 314 mm (h)

He was mentioned in despatches and promoted to Captain for these services

the obverse maker marked “L

Anhalt, Duchy. A Faithful Labour Medal Newly Listed 5 in diameter on the(Ehrenzeichen fr Treue in der Arbeit). Instituted 29 April 1895 by Duke Friedrich I. (1895 1918). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Duke Friedrich II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of FR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT (FOR FAITHFUL LABOUR), unmarked, measuring 32. 13 mm in diameter, weighing 14. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.