Hesse-Homburg, Landgraviate. A Field Merit Badge, C.1850 Archive German Social Welfare Decoration -

German Social Welfare Decoration - First Class neck cross

gilt star on the ribbon)

In die-stamped tin with red paint

a considerable number of civilians had joined the association

fine quality with strong belt with minimal wear

Hesse-Homburg, Landgraviate. A Field Merit Badge, C.1850 Archive German Social Welfare Decoration -(Felddienstzeichen). Instituted 4 June 1850 by Landgrave Ferdinand. (1850 issue) Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of Landgrave Ferdinand, above an inscription of GESTIFTED AM 4 JUNI 1850 (INSTITUTED ON 4 JUNE 1850), within a laurel and oak wreath, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUEN DIENST IM KRIEGE (FOR LOYAL SERVICE IN WAR), unmarked, measuring 31. 21 mm in