Reuss, Principality. A Merit Medal With Swords certificate_of_authenticity two pairs of holes from

two pairs of holes from previous uniform attachment

Traditionally Austrian (and most other European Sovereigns) would often award most loyal and close associates

one tab is missing its pip

presenting creasing and light scuffing of the edges

the silver with a consistent patina throughout

Reuss, Principality. A Merit Medal With Swords certificate_of_authenticity two pairs of holes from(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