Hesse-Kassel, Landgraviate. A Merit Medal In Silver United Republic of inside marked "835" (for silver

inside marked "835" (for silver content)

and fidelity"") on red enamel surround

It was issued in three versions: Type I for the First World War (1914-1918)

"If I can get a Lieutenant and three men who will volunteer to go ahead and see what is in front of us and report to me

measuring 105 mm x 55 mm

Hesse-Kassel, Landgraviate. A Merit Medal In Silver United Republic of inside marked "835" (for silver(Verdienstmedaille in Silber). Constructed of silver, the obverse with a raised and finely detailed rightward facing profile of Elector Wilhelm II of Hesse Kassel, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of DEM VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), within a laurel wreath, the edge marked ACADEMIE DER BILDENEN KUNSTE (ACADEMY OF VISUAL ARTS), the obverse marked K for an unconfirmed maker, measuring 37. 32 mm in diameter, weighing 21. 7