Germany, Imperial. A “For the Fatherland” Medal
(Deutsche Ehrendenkmünze des Weltkrieges der Deutschen Ehrenlegion). A circular bronze medal, the obverse depicting a triumphant soldier being crowned by a Goddess, the reverse depicting a1914 Iron Cross, circumscribed by Fürs Vaterland (For the Fatherland), measuring 32.54 mm in diameter, weighing 13.9 grams, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, mounted to a horizontal pinback with blue wool backing maker marked GRABOW & MATTHES KIEL, in overall very fine condition.

