Imperial Germany - Lippe Detmold: WW1 War Medal
of Honor - 1915.
With its scarce envelope of issue, on ribbon for
Meritorious Service in the Homeland.
On the reverse: "Loyalty Proven in Difficult Times
- 1915"
Established by Prince Leopold IV, in 1915, to reward
men and women who have shown distinction at the
rear line or at the front, had positive effect on the
general welfare, or have shown distinction in
providing care for war-wounded.
The medal was awarded for Merit in the Homeland
(with ribbon as of this example) and for Merit in
Enemy Territory (or in the Face of the Enemy),
on ribbon with the yellow and white colors in
switched position.
It was struck by C.F. Zimmermann in Pforzheim
and was discontinued in 1921.
Only 1700 medals were issued in total (459 for
merit in the Face of the Enemy and 1249 for Merit
in the Homeland.
A scarce decoration.
FULL SIZE
WW1 1914 - 1918
Item 100% original - ribbon, envelope original
Condition as on the photos
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