Hesse-Kassel, Landgraviate. A Merit Medal In Silver United Republic of It was issued in three

It was issued in three versions: Type I for the First World War (1914-1918)

The case of issue is constructed of fine quality heavy cardstock with a textured red leatherette exterior embossed on the outer lid with a national eagle

with olive cotton backer strip sewn to the bottom of the tongue

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Hesse-Kassel, Landgraviate. A Merit Medal In Silver United Republic of It was issued in three(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 21. 7