Lippe, Principality. An Order of Leopold, Silver Merit Medal, c.1910

(Leopold-Orden, Silberne Medaille). Instituted 24 June 1906 by Prince Leopold IV. (1908-1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a leftward-facing profile of Leopold IV, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”), inside of a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 28.02 mm in diameter, weighing 12.2 grams, in extremely fine condition.