Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, By J. Ries, C.1890 United Republic of metal with a bronze-coloured gilt

metal with a bronze-coloured gilt and blue enamels

/ Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann"

Perth Regiment Cap Badge c

Footnote: The Imperial Order of the Double Dragon was an order awarded in the late Qing dynasty

both very well made

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, By J. Ries, C.1890 United Republic of metal with a bronze-coloured gilt(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen Fr Verdienste). Instituted 8 June 1889 by Grand Duke Ludwig IV. (1889 1894 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Grand Duke Ludwig IV, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENSTE (FOR MERIT), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the obverse maker marked J. RIES, measuring 33. 14 mm in