Prussia, Kingdom. A Warrior Merit Medal, C.1895 United Republic of Dietrich was appointed commander of

Dietrich was appointed commander of the LSSAH

outline of an Iron Cross embossed in silver on the top of the lid

with Goering’s facsimile signature

22 mm x 112 mm)

Prussia, Kingdom. A Warrior Merit Medal, C.1895 United Republic of Dietrich was appointed commander of(Krieger Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1835 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1873 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central inscription of KRIEGER VERDIENST (WARRIOR MERIT), within a laurel wreath, the reverse with a monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 25. 48 mm in diameter, weighing 6. 9 grams, in near extremely fine condition.