Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Buy Now He was a member of

He was a member of at least one Free Corps (Freikorps)

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 272

each with metal frames

Oberstleutnant (01 Apr 1937)

the obverse with central gilded medallion featuring a superposed Iron crown with enameled details in silver

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Buy Now He was a member of(Verdienstmedaille Prototyp). Constructed of neusilber, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 33. 10 mm in diameter, weighing 16. 7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.