Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Medals

(Medaillen). A pair of medals, including:

1. A General Honour Decoration, II Class, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “VERDIENSTE UM DEN STAAT” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”), the reverse bearing a raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 39.29 mm in diameter, weighing 22.8 grams, in extremely fine condition.

2. An Alfred Krupp centenary commemorative medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing raised and leftward-facing profile of Alfred Krupp executed in exceptional detail, topped by name and birthdate, the reverse bearing a raised blacksmith clutching a sword with forge equipment, flanked by an inscription of “1812 FRIED KRUPP 1912”, the edge stamped with a silver content number of “990”, the obverse engraver marked “H. HAHN”, measuring 37.29 mm (w) x 61.44 mm (h), weighing 36.1 grams, in extremely fine condition.