Reuss, Principality. A Silver Merit Medal Auction 8 mm x 51 mm

8 mm x 51 mm

bridge construction at Saarbrücken

reverse wreath scratched "Klalber"

1 cm (w) x 33 cm (h)

he was reassigned in early 1943 to the Genesenden-Kompanie (convalescent company) of the Vet

Reuss, Principality. A Silver Merit Medal Auction 8 mm x 51 mm(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1885 by Prince Heinrich XIV. (1885 1918). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised monogram of Prince Heinrich XIV, the reverse with an inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), within a laurel leaf wreath, measuring 32. 72 mm in diameter, weighing 18. 2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.