Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, By Johann Adam Ries Buy Now obverse retains nearly 100% original

obverse retains nearly 100% original finish

7 mm x 24 mm

inscribed "is awarded to S/Sgt

stamped in black ink with the Berlin-based tailor's mark in black ink "Roger Kauert K

scattered small tears present throughout the remainder of the ribbon

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, By Johann Adam Ries Buy Now obverse retains nearly 100% original(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste). Instituted 8 June 1889 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig IV. (1889 1894 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig IV, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENSTE (FOR MERIT), within a laurel and oak wreath, the obverse with a makers mark of J. RIES for the