Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Archive the reverse maker marked “E

the reverse maker marked “E

Early small size

The grip section is made of black checkered bakelite

qualifying "Distinguished"

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Archive the reverse maker marked “E(Verdienstmedaille Prototyp). Constructed of neusilber, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 33. 10 mm in diameter, weighing 16. 7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.