(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). Instituted 18 Januar 1810 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1810-1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, the reverse with a central inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”), within a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 39.22 mm in diameter, weighing 22.8 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card stock with a faux black leather exterior, the interior with a padded black satin lid liner and depressed black velvet medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 68 mm (w) x 54 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), in overall near extremely fine condition.