War Merit Medal, 1914, in Silver
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SKU: 02.SBS.0117.101.01.000
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A Schwarzburg Sondershausen War Merit Medal 1914 - Silver, 39.5 mm, nice detail, contact marks and surface wear, very fine.
The War Merit Medal was first instituted in Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt and Schwarzburg-Sondershausen on October 21, 1870. The Medal was renewed by Prince Günther of Schwarzburg Rudolstadt and Sondershausen on August 21, 1914. The decoration was conferred upon citizens of both princedoms who rendered exceptional service during the First World War.
The medal was conferred on the Honour Cross ribbon if the recipient directly fought the enemy. It was conferred on a blue ribbon with yellow stripes if the recipient did not directly fight the enemy, but instead demonstrated loyalty and merit by fulfilling the duty they were assigned to do. It is uncertain whether the difference in the ribbon will affect the price of the medal.
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