Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Archive matching hardware in place for

matching hardware in place for hangers and portepee

qualifying "Distinguished"

marked "RZM 1053/38" (WKC

found a platoon of Infantry leaderless

extremely fine with light scuffing and a minor rip

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Archive matching hardware in place for(Verdienstmedaille Prototyp). Constructed of neusilber, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 33. 10 mm in diameter, weighing 16. 7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.