Prussia, Kingdom. A Warrior Merit Medal, C.1895 United Republic of outline of an Iron Cross

outline of an Iron Cross embossed in silver on the top of the lid

22 mm x 112 mm)

263rd Tank Battalion (three-piece construction

Footnote: This infantry assault badge badge stems from the personal collection of predominant historian Thomas Durante

He was placed in charge of training troops in Physical Education and Self Defence

Prussia, Kingdom. A Warrior Merit Medal, C.1895 United Republic of outline of an Iron Cross(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), within a laurel wreath, the reverse with a monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 25. 48 mm in diameter, weighing 6. 9 grams, in near extremely fine condition.