Reuss, Principality. A Merit Medal With Swords certificate_of_authenticity but fragile

but fragile

two pairs of holes from previous uniform attachment

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

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

Reuss, Principality. A Merit Medal With Swords certificate_of_authenticity but fragile(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