Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, By J. Ries, C.1890 United Republic of / Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann"

/ Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann"

There is separation in the stitching in the seams in the right armpit and in the tail just above the vent

metal with a bronze-coloured gilt and blue enamels

90 mm (w) x 42

one of which is holding a flag while the other clutches a length of broken chain

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, By J. Ries, C.1890 United Republic of / Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann"(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen Fr Verdienste). Instituted 8 June 1889 by Grand Duke Ludwig IV. (1889 1894 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Grand Duke Ludwig IV, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENSTE (FOR MERIT), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the obverse maker marked J. RIES, measuring 33. 14 mm in