Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, By J. Ries, C.1890 United Republic of There is separation in the

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

In silvered tombac

Footnote: The Imperial Order of the Double Dragon was an order awarded in the late Qing dynasty

90 mm (w) x 42

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, Silver Grade, By J. Ries, C.1890 United Republic of There is separation in the(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