Hesse-Kassel, Landgraviate. A Merit Medal, Silver Grade GTRexclude (Orden Nacional al Mérito)

(Orden Nacional al Mérito)

surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed by IN FIDE SALUS (IN FAITH IS THE SALVATION)

very tiny enamel flaking

68 mm x 89 mm

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Hesse-Kassel, Landgraviate. A Merit Medal, Silver Grade GTRexclude (Orden Nacional al Mérito)(Verdienstmedaille in Silber). Constructed of silver, the obverse with a raised and finely detailed rightward facing profile of Elector Wilhelm II of Hesse Kassel, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of DEM VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), within a laurel wreath, the edge marked ACADEMIE DER BILDENEN KUNSTE (ACADEMY OF VISUAL ARTS), the obverse marked K for an unconfirmed maker, measuring 37. 32 mm in diameter, weighing 22. 8