Reuss, Principality. A Silver Merit Medal With Swords Hold measuring 129 mm x 88

measuring 129 mm x 88 mm

with both prongs on the reverse perfectly intact

numbered "179538" with Monteny Dvor mint mark on the reverse

measuring 190 mm in total length

to members of states' forces

Reuss, Principality. A Silver Merit Medal With Swords Hold measuring 129 mm x 88(Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern). Instituted 1885 by Prince Heinrich XIV. (1909 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and crowned monogram of Prince Heinrich XIV, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), the suspension loop joined together by a sword clasp, unmarked, the medal measuring 32. 85 mm in diameter, the sword clasp