Reuss, Principality. A Merit Medal With Swords certificate_of_authenticity one tab is missing its

one tab is missing its pip

stating that he had previous military service with the CEF 229th Infantry Battalion from October 16

presenting silver oxidation

the silver with a consistent patina throughout

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

Reuss, Principality. A Merit Medal With Swords certificate_of_authenticity one tab is missing its(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