Reuss, Principality. A Silver Medal Of Merit, C.1910 United Republic of A Kriegsmarine Marksmanship Lanyard

A Kriegsmarine Marksmanship Lanyard

45 mm x 120 mm

to his mother

It was awarded to recognize foreign military personnel and nationals who rendered outstanding services to the Republic of Chile

voided crown in the centre and the date "1916" at the base of the crown

Reuss, Principality. A Silver Medal Of Merit, C.1910 United Republic of A Kriegsmarine Marksmanship Lanyard(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1885 by Prince Heinrich XIV. (1885 1918 issue). A circular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears the crowned cipher HR of Prince Heinrich, the reverse bears the inscription FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, unmarked, on suspension loop, measuring 32. 27 mm (w) x 36. 41 mm (h), weighing 12. 7 g, very fine.