under the left side of the sweatband is the maker’s label KH sewn onto the lining
along with paint chipping on the reverse and one edge from active use
"KAINUU" battle clasp on an original ribbon
722" on the switch plate
21 (h - inclusive of laurel suspension)
Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Honour Medal, Ii Class, Ladies Recipient United Republic of under the left side of(Militr Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original bowtie style ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse with a central inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE), inside a laurel leaf wreath, the reverse with a monogram of Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 32. 29 mm in diameter, weighing 26. 7 grams, in very fine condition.