Reuss, Principality. A Gold Grade Merit Medal, C. Hold Bad weather had set in

Bad weather had set in

WILLIAM E KELLEY JR A

After re-applying and being accepted to the RCAF on January 3

Constructed of silver bullion wire thread embroidered onto a black wool base

along with frosting and black enamels at its base

Reuss, Principality. A Gold Grade Merit Medal, C. Hold Bad weather had set in(Verdienstabzeichen). A round medal constructed of gilded silver, the obverse depicts the crowned royal monogram HR for Heinrich, Prince Reuss of Greiz, the reverse inscribed Fr Verdienst, within a laurel wreath, suspended from a loop and period original yellow ribbon bordered in red and black, measures 32. 5 mm in diameter, weighs 16. 7 g, and in fine condition.