Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Newly Listed German Hunting Association insignia affixed

German Hunting Association insignia affixed to the front and engraved "12

never been folded

printer marked "S

Fabricated from a thick

the top and rear trimmed in red embroidered piping on both sides

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Newly Listed German Hunting Association insignia affixed(Verdienstmedaille Prototyp). Constructed of neusilber, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 33. 10 mm in diameter, weighing 16. 7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.