Germany, Imperial. A Silver First War Armed Forces Silver Medal

(Erste Weltkrieg Medaille). Constructed of silver with a “800” silver mark; the obverse bears image of soldiers being decorated with inscription of “Helden überall zur See, zu Lande, und in der Luft” (“heroes everywhere at sea, on land, and in the air”) while reverse features rightward-facing silhouette of Kaiser Wilhelm II with an Iron Cross; maker mared “Grünthal” and “v. Sturm”’ measuring 34 mm in diameter; in overall very fine condition.