Lippe, Principality. An Order Of Leopold, Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 United Republic of A wartime star in silver

A wartime star in silver

with standard buckram backing

With original ring suspension

Footnote: The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the United States Department of the Navy to the members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps

The cap measures 250 mm x 260 mm x 95 mm in height

Lippe, Principality. An Order Of Leopold, Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 United Republic of A wartime star in silver(Leopold Orden, Silberne Medaille). Instituted 24 June 1906 by Prince Leopold IV. (1908 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Leopold IV, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), inside of a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 28. 02 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition.