set on a 95 mm-long bronze chain
and was officially sworn in to the 6th Division “North” on May 25th
black felt base with indentation for proper medal seating
there are several minor hairline cracks visible on the twisted wire bound grip
43 mm x 98 mm
Lippe, Principality. An Order Of Leopold, Bronze Merit Medal, C.1910 Buy Now set on a 95 mm-long(Leopold Orden, Bronzene Medaille). Instituted 24 June 1906 by Prince Leopold IV. (1908 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Leopold IV, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), inside of a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 28. 55 mm in diameter, weighing 10. 5 grams, in very fine condition.