Reuss, Principality. A Gold Grade Merit Medal, C. United Republic of gilt metal with red enamels

gilt metal with red enamels

with very old repair to silver frame in the 10 o'clock knee

He bravely remained to cover their retreat emptying his automatic carbine at the oncoming Chinese

the photo is dedicated to Dieter Doden (

Reuss, Principality. A Gold Grade Merit Medal, C. United Republic of gilt metal with red enamels(Verdienstabzeichen). A round medal constructed of gilded silver, the obverse depicts the crowned royal monogram HR for Heinrich, Prince Reuss of Greiz, the reverse inscribed Fr Verdienst, within a laurel wreath, suspended from a loop and period original yellow ribbon bordered in red and black, measures 32. 5 mm in diameter, weighs 16. 7 g, and in fine condition.