Silver with black and red enamels on obverse -“ ДАНІИЛЪ I. КНЯЗЪ ЦРНОГОРСКІИ” (translation: Danilo I Prince of Montenegro) and on reverse “ЗА НЕЗАВИСИМОСТЪ ЦРНЕ ГОРЕ (translation: “For the Independence of Montenegro”, measuring at 37.61mm (w) x47.46mm (h) weighing at 21.5 grams, original ribbon, in fine condition.
Footnote: The order for merit for the independence of Montenegro was established by Prince Danilo I on 23rd April (5th May) 1853, as a token of appreciation, bravery and merits to all who contributed to the defense and independence of Montenegro. The victory over Turks in 1853, the independence and the inauguration of Danilo I as Prince of Montenegro, were the reasons for establishing this order.

