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Prussia - 1810

Friedrich Wilhelm III - Medal of Merit

Obverse:

Crowned monogram of Friedrich Wilhelm III

Size:

39.3 mm.

Reverse:

Within a closed wreath in three lines: VERDIENST / UM / DEN STAAT

Vern's Comments:

The medal was instituted by the Prussian king Friedrich Wilhelm III in 1810 and was awarded for long year jubilees and special merit to lower and middle grade civil servants and NCO's. The medal was awarded until 1918.

Friedrich Wilhelm III - Medal of Merit