Prussia, State. A Military Honour Medal, Second Class Auction Archive Buckle fabricated from nickel-plated steel

Buckle fabricated from nickel-plated steel on the right end

the central “Berthold” link features a pin on the reverse for the suspension of a badge

The medal recognized service in and around China before and after the Second World War

the petals in maroon felt with five embroidered rays emanating from the centre in yellow

Prussia, State. A Military Honour Medal, Second Class Auction Archive Buckle fabricated from nickel-plated steel(Militr Ehrenzeichen). A silver medal; the obverse depicting the crowned royal monogram of King Friedrich III; the reverse inscribed Verdienst um den Staat (German Merit for the State) within a laurel wreath tied together at the base via a ribbon; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 39. 63 mm in diameter; weighing 32. 0 grams; in overall very fine condition.