| Place | Europe: Germany, Lippe |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM01344 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Award |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Schaumburg-Lippe Military Merit Medal
Description
Schaumburg-Lippe Military Merit Medal. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The entwined ornate initials of 'GW' (Prince Georg Wilhelm, founder of the principality in 1807), surmounted by a crown within a laurel wreath tied at the base. Reverse: Two laurel branches tied at the base with the inscription 'FUR MILITAIR VERDIENST' (For military merit) in the centre on three lines above crossed sabres. The medal is fitted with a loose ring suspender and a piece of 26 mm rd ribbon that has 5 mm light blue edges.
History / Summary
The Military Merit Medal was created in 1850 and was intended to be awarded without regard to rank. This medal is the third version, which was awarded in the First World War. The design of the medal was the same as for earlier versions, but the suspension was different, with a smaller ring and mount. It is unknown how many of these were awarded, but the number may not have been great. The ribbon should be 38 mm wide. This medal forms part of a collection assembled by the Memorial in the 1920s for display.