Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, By J. Ries, C.1890 certificate_of_authenticity on a 47 mm pin

on a 47 mm pin

the hooks bent on the reverse

unworn and mint

length 33cm

For his leadership role during the Battle of Uman

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, By J. Ries, C.1890 certificate_of_authenticity on a 47 mm pin(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen Fr Verdienste). Instituted 8 June 1889 by Grand Duke Ludwig IV. (1889 1894 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Grand Duke Ludwig IV, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENSTE (FOR MERIT), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the obverse maker marked J. RIES, measuring 33. 14 mm in