Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, By J. Ries, C.1890 Newly Listed The watch fob constructed of

The watch fob constructed of a black silk ribbon that is attached to the bottom of the badge

extensive exterior wear and separation on the cover)

It disbanded in Italy on July 1

Naming is neatly privately engraved

The shoulders have buttondown epaulet straps held in place via brown plastic buttons

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, By J. Ries, C.1890 Newly Listed The watch fob constructed of(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