Hannover, Kingdom. A Wilhelms Medal certificate_of_authenticity both cross and loop marked

both cross and loop marked B

George V (MAJOR C

and in January 1938

he had been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the 9th Army

dying in 1985 at the age of 91

Hannover, Kingdom. A Wilhelms Medal certificate_of_authenticity both cross and loop marked(Wilhelmsmedaille). Instituted on 2 March 1837. Type III. (1846 1866 Issue). A circular silver medal, the obverse centre presents the head of King Wilhelm IV facing right, the reverse centre presents the inscription FR SECHSZEHN JAHRIGE TREUE DIENSTE (FOR SIXTEEN YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE), measuring 25. 75 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in very fine condition.