The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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.
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.
Lippe Military Merit Medal. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The entwined script 'FL' (Furst Leopold IV), with a crown above and the surrounding legend 'DEM MILITAIR - VERDIENSTE' (For Military Merit), al
Baden Karl-Friedrich Silver Military Merit Medal. Unnamed. Obverse: A crowned griffin facing left holding a shield with the arms of Baden and 'FUR BADENS EHRE' (For the honour of Baden) around the top
Prussian Military Merit Cross. A cross patee in silver. Obverse: A crown over the royal cypher 'FW' on a disc in the centre. Reverse: The inscription 'KRIEGS VERDIENST' (War Meritorious Service) on tw
Baden Karl Friedrich Military Order of Merit. A white enamelled Bath Cross without finials, with a green laurel wreath between the arms and surmounted by a hinged double sided crown. Obverse: A red en
Reuss Silver Merit Medal with Swords. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The monogram 'HR' surmounted by a crown with a beaded edge around the circumference. Reverse: The inscription 'FUR VERDIENST' (For Mer
Reuss Gold Merit Medal with Swords. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The monogram 'HR' surmounted by a crown with a beaded edge around the circumference. Reverse: The inscription 'FUR VERDIENST' (For Merit
