Original Imperial German Prussian Warrior Merit Medal

Original Imperial German Prussian Warrior Merit Medal. Very nice original Imperial German item.

Medal measures 25mm in diameter and is a very well made item of 800 silver. Nice original ribbon folded into a dress mount look. This is an example of the later-type that was awarded from 1873 until 1918. The Prussian Warrior Merit Medal was a military decoration established by Friedrich Wilhelm III, and it was mainly conferred upon troops that were not in the Prussian service.

The award was primarily conferred in recognition of bravery and merit in times of war. The medal was first awarded to members of the Imperial Guard grenadier company, who guarded Friedrich Wilhelm during his visit to St. The medal was later conferred upon non-commissioned soldiers and natives of German colonies who fought bravely for Germany. In World War I, the medal was conferred upon allied soldiers who aided the German cause. See my other auctions with military and other items!

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