Schwarzburg-Rudolstaft, Principality. A Medal For Merit In War 1914 Auction spotting evident on the obverse

spotting evident on the obverse

8 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and VALOR suspension

a Photograph of Lochman in his Naval Aviator's Dress Uniform (black and white

2 mm (w) x 39

8th Regiment- This pickelhaube was brought back to Canada following the First War and was displayed in his home until acquired by a local collector in the 1970's

Schwarzburg-Rudolstaft, Principality. A Medal For Merit In War 1914 Auction spotting evident on the obverse(Silberne Medaille fr Verdienst im Kriege). Instituted 21 August 1914 by Prince Gnther. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised monogram of Prince Gnther, above a date of 1914, the reverse with a central inscription of VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (MERIT IN WAR), within a laurel wreath joined together at the bottom by ribbon, unmarked, measuring 38. 95 mm in diameter,