Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A Campaign Decoration, 1840-1866 Archive and became a writer on

and became a writer on military history

northern Norway (205x295mm

with a ring of blue enamels surrounding the head of the eagle

Reuss: War Merit Medal with Crossed Swords

the wreath and cockade mounted to a hunter green wool base

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A Campaign Decoration, 1840-1866 Archive and became a writer on(Felddienstzeichen 1840 1866). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of Grand Duke Ludwig II, above an inscription of GESTIFTET AM 14. JUNI 1840 (INSTITUTED ON 14TH JUNE 1840) and within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUEN DIENST IM KRIEGE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN WAR), measuring 31. 47 mm in diameter, weighing 18. 7 grams, in