Waldeck, Principality. A Silver Medal Of Merit With Swords, C.1915 United Republic of a gilt silver Maltesian cross

a gilt silver Maltesian cross (marked “Silber” and “900” on the reverse)

the other with black thread

Footnote: The Type II version of the Commemorative Medal for the Unification of Italy was instituted on January 19

Scratching is evident to the blade

Waldeck, Principality. A Silver Medal Of Merit With Swords, C.1915 United Republic of a gilt silver Maltesian cross(Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern). Instituted 26 September 1878 by Prince Georg Victor. (1915 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from a clasp of crossed swords, in turn on a suspension loop with its period original ribbon, the obverse of the medal featuring a monogram of Prince Georg Victor, the reverse with an inscription of FR VERDIENST, unmarked, the medal measuring 30. 32 mm in diameter, the swords measuring 31.