Prussia, Kingdom. A Warrior Merit Medal Newly Listed measuring 208 mm (w) x

measuring 208 mm (w) x 296 mm (h)

The date is difficult to read

As per several Prussian generals who preceded him

with “SOMME SCHLACHT” (“BATTLE OF THE SOMME”) clasp

(Ärmelband)

Prussia, Kingdom. A Warrior Merit Medal Newly Listed measuring 208 mm (w) x(Krieger Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1835 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1835 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and wreathed inscription of KRIEGER VERDIENST (WARRIOR MERIT), the reverse bearing the monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 25. 03 mm in diameter, weighing 8. 1 grams, in extremely fine condition.