Reuss, Principality. A Merit Medal With Swords certificate_of_authenticity measuring 15 mm (w) x

measuring 15 mm (w) x 20 mm (h) with a 40 mm-long needle

Traditionally Austrian (and most other European Sovereigns) would often award most loyal and close associates

presenting silver oxidation

stating that he had previous military service with the CEF 229th Infantry Battalion from October 16

but fragile

Reuss, Principality. A Merit Medal With Swords certificate_of_authenticity measuring 15 mm (w) x(Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern). Instituted 1885 by Prince Heinrich XIV. (1909 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with a crossed sword clasp and period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and crowned monogram of Prince Heinrich XIV, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, unmarked, the medal measuring 32. 72 mm in