Prussia, Kingdom. A King Ernst August Silver Merit Medal, c.1845
(Silberne Verdienstmedaille König Ernst August). Instituted 5 June 1841 by King Ernst August. (1841-1846 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of King Ernst August, the reverse with a central inscription of “VERDIENST UMS VATERLAND” (“SERVICE TO THE FATHERLAND”), the edge marked “AMTSVOIGT RODEWALD”, measuring 24.74 mm in diameter, weighing 14.1 grams (inclsuive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.

