Reuss, Principality. A Gold Grade Merit Medal, C. certificate_of_authenticity measuring 114 mm (w) x

measuring 114 mm (w) x 61 mm (h)

This is a mint late-war manufacture NSDAP member’s armband

the soldier at the left with an artillery insignia on his belt buckle

An unusual buckle with crimped belt attachment point and sliding bar

Reuss, Principality. A Gold Grade Merit Medal, C. certificate_of_authenticity measuring 114 mm (w) x(Verdienstabzeichen). A round medal constructed of gilded silver, the obverse depicts the crowned royal monogram HR for Heinrich, Prince Reuss of Greiz, the reverse inscribed Fr Verdienst, within a laurel wreath, suspended from a loop and period original yellow ribbon bordered in red and black, measures 32. 5 mm in diameter, weighs 16. 7 g, and in fine condition.