Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, By Johann Adam Ries Hold typical cross issued during 1916-1918

typical cross issued during 1916-1918 period

suspension arch marked “F

thrust him in a small narrow cell and deprived him of all his clothing but pants and undervest

The case has a functional metal hinge

he was appointed a Deputy Director in 1941

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Merit Medal, By Johann Adam Ries Hold typical cross issued during 1916-1918(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste). Instituted 8 June 1889 by Grand Duke Ernst 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 Ernst Ludwig IV, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENSTE (FOR MERIT), within a laurel and oak wreath, the obverse with a makers mark of J. RIES for the