Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, Ii Class, C.1916 United Republic of In the photo

In the photo

berlin SW 68”

circumscribed by an inscription of “DEUTSCHES ROTES KREUZ”

100 mm in length overall

extensive loss of the blackened finish

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, Ii Class, C.1916 United Republic of In the photo(Militr Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). Instituted 27 February 1864. (1916 1918 issue). Constructed of zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with an inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), within a laurel leaf wreath, the reverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 25. 51 mm in diameter, weighing 7. 7 grams, loss of silver finish evident, in overall very fine condition.