Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, Ii Class, C.1885 Hold The elephant form of the

The elephant form of the breast badge is highly unusual and possibly indicates that this is a very early example

reverse inscribed "LET MY LOVE BE CONVEYED TO MY COLLEAGUES AND THE IRISH PEOPLE"

replacing the German General Erich von Falkenhayn

measuring 105 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)

marked “Eigentum des Reichsnährstandes (LBR)” (German - Property of the Reichsnährstand)

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, Ii Class, C.1885 Hold The elephant form of the(Kriegverdienst Medaille). Instituted 27 February 1864 by King Wilhelm I. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of King Wilhelm I, the reverse with a central inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), measuring 24. 44 mm in diameter, weighing 7. 5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in very fine condition.