Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, Principality. A Merit Medal, c.1915

1914 Issue. (Medaille Verdienst im Kriege 1914). A round silvered war alloy medal; the obverse inscribed “Verdienst im Kriege” (German - Merit in War) within a laurel wreath; the reverse with a crowned and double mirrored royal monogram of Günther; on a loop for suspension from a period original ribbon; measuring 38.97 mm in diameter; weighing 17.9 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.

Footnote: An unmarked example, but known examples by Paul Meybauer exsist.

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