Schwarzburg. A War Merit Medal Auction Four rows of white threading

Four rows of white threading wrapped in fine strands of aluminum wire

suspended from a structure composed of arabesques with crossed silver gilt swords

the reverse all in white enamels

minor enamel chipping on the top star point

forged in Gospic)

Schwarzburg. A War Merit Medal Auction Four rows of white threading(Medaille fr Verdienst im Kriege). Issued 1914 1918. Constructed of silvered war alloy (magnetic); the obverse depicting the cronwed royal monogram of Gnther; the reverse inscribed Verdienst im Kriege (German Merit at War); on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 39. 52 mm in diameter; weighing 28. 8 grams; in overall very fine condition.