Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, By J. Ries, C.1890 United Republic of 90 mm (w) x 42

90 mm (w) x 42

In silvered tombac

during World War II

The front has a vertical row of five silvered non-magnetic metal buttons with pebbled uppers sewn in place on the right side

both very well made

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, By J. Ries, C.1890 United Republic of 90 mm (w) x 42(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen Fr Verdienste). Instituted 8 June 1889 by Grand Duke 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 Ludwig IV, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENSTE (FOR MERIT), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the obverse maker marked J. RIES, measuring 33. 14 mm in