Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Merit Medal, Silver Grade, c.1890

(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 21 November by Prince Adolph Georg. (1885-1890 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised leftward-facing profile of Prince Adolph Georg, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central crowned Schaumburg-Lippe coat of arms, circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 32.28 mm in diameter, weighing 26.3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.