Schwarzburg. A War Merit Medal

(Medaille für Verdienst im Kriege). Issued 1914-1918. Constructed of silvered war alloy (magnetic); the obverse depicting the cronwed royal monogram of Günther; the reverse inscribed “Verdienst im Kriege” (German - Merit at War); on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 39.52 mm in diameter; weighing 28.8 grams; in overall very fine condition.