Lippe, Principality. An Order Of Leopold, Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 United Republic of in form of a bill

in form of a bill issued to the “starving German Volk”

The cap measures 250 mm x 260 mm x 95 mm in height

and buttoned fold-back cuffs

when not to use

With original ring suspension

Lippe, Principality. An Order Of Leopold, Silver Merit Medal, C.1910 United Republic of in form of a bill(Leopold Orden, Silberne Medaille). Instituted 24 June 1906 by Prince Leopold IV. (1908 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Leopold IV, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), inside of a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 28. 02 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition.