Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A General Honour Decoration, Silver Medal For Bravery, C.1917 United Republic of Footnote: The decoration was awarded

Footnote: The decoration was awarded to Vizefeldwebel (Vice Sergeant) A

with a red enameled centerpiece bearing a silver Holstentor

This appears to be especially true during the time frame of the First World War

Scattered gilt wear and contact marks on the buckle

the reverse with a multitude of symbols

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A General Honour Decoration, Silver Medal For Bravery, C.1917 United Republic of Footnote: The decoration was awarded(Allgemeine Ehrenzeichen). Instituted on 25 September 1843. Type III. (1917 1918 Issue). A round silver medal, the obverse centre presents the left facing portrait of Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by the inscription ERNST LUDWIG GROSSHERZOG VON HESSEN, the reverse centre presents the inscription FR TAPFERKEIT (FOR BRAVERY), surrounded by a border comprised of half oak leaves and half laurel leaves, measuring 33. 39 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension