Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Hold A Scarce WWI 1st Type

A Scarce WWI 1st Type Canadian Helmet -  rimless Brodie Helmet with 1st Battalion Machine Gun Corps formation sign painted on front

6 Lkw und 6 Mun

17 mm x 30

each constructed of golden-yellow wool with buckram core

Quebec on June 14

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Hold A Scarce WWI 1st Type(Verdienstmedaille Prototyp). Constructed of neusilber, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 33. 10 mm in diameter, weighing 16. 7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.