Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, II Class, c.1885
(Kriegverdienst Medaille). Instituted 27 February 1864 by King Wilhelm I. (1864-1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of King Wilhelm I, the reverse with a central inscription of “KRIEGS-VERDIENST” (“WAR MERIT”), measuring 24.44 mm in diameter, weighing 7.5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in very fine condition.

