Hesse-Homburg, Landgraviate. A Field Merit Badge, C.1850 Archive In die-stamped tin with red

In die-stamped tin with red paint

gilt star on the ribbon)

Von Pittel's involvement in southern Dalmatia was also taken into consideration for this award

fine quality with strong belt with minimal wear

German Social Welfare Decoration - First Class neck cross

Hesse-Homburg, Landgraviate. A Field Merit Badge, C.1850 Archive In die-stamped tin with red(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