Hohenzollern, Dynasty. A House Order Of Hohenzollern, Civil Division, Merit Medal In Silver Hold In silver-plated brass

In silver-plated brass

with very light scattered scratches and minor marks common to the extraction and return to the scabbard

reverse centre applique also in blue enamel with Latin motto of the order

A Hessen Order of Philip the Magnanimous

as well as the Third Reich

Hohenzollern, Dynasty. A House Order Of Hohenzollern, Civil Division, Merit Medal In Silver Hold In silver-plated brass(Frstlicher Hausorden von Hohenzollern, Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 5 December 1841 by Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Hohenzollern Hechingen and Prince Carl of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen. (1842 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central Hohenzollern coat of arms circumscribed by an inscription of FR TREUE UND VERDIENST (FOR