Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Archive The grip section is made

The grip section is made of black checkered bakelite

matching hardware in place for hangers and portepee

marked "RZM 1053/38" (WKC

the reverse maker marked “E

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Archive The grip section is made(Verdienstmedaille Prototyp). Constructed of neusilber, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 33. 10 mm in diameter, weighing 16. 7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.