Prussia, Kingdom. A Warrior Merit Medal, c.1900
(Krieger-Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1835 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1873-1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central inscription of “KRIEGER VERDIENST” (“WARRIOR MERIT”), the reverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 25.06 grams (inclusive of ribbon), weighing 9.1 grams, in better than very fine condition.