Reuss, Principality. A Merit Medal With Swords certificate_of_authenticity presenting silver oxidation

presenting silver oxidation

unmarked but this type of wing is attributed to the famed American jewelers Bailey

the silver with a consistent patina throughout

two pairs of holes from previous uniform attachment

Reuss, Principality. A Merit Medal With Swords certificate_of_authenticity presenting silver oxidation(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