Schwarzburg. A War Merit Medal Auction Four rows of white threading

Four rows of white threading wrapped in fine strands of aluminum wire

minor enamel chipping on the top star point

forged in Gospic)

suspended from a structure composed of arabesques with crossed silver gilt swords

Schwarzburg. A War Merit Medal Auction Four rows of white threading(Medaille fr Verdienst im Kriege). Issued 1914 1918. Constructed of silvered war alloy (magnetic); the obverse depicting the cronwed royal monogram of Gnther; the reverse inscribed Verdienst im Kriege (German Merit at War); on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 39. 52 mm in diameter; weighing 28. 8 grams; in overall very fine condition.