Prussian Silver Merit Medal copy
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H-189 Prussian Warrior's Silver Merit Medal, 1st Class for Native Officers (copy). Profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II wearing a Guarde du Korps helmet. Warriors Merit Medal was instituted as an award for bravery for the Askris of East Africa. On March 25, 1893 the award was extended to non-European troops in the Schutztruppe and Polizeitruppe of all colonies. Between 1892 and 1914, a total of 1,491 Warriors Merit Medals were awarded to non-European troops in the Schutztruppe and Polizeitruppe. A further 2,425 of various classes were sent aboard the "Marie" blockade running ship to German East Africa in 1916 for awards to Askaris during the First World War. Silver medal is marked J.W. to obverse, shows light wear/age, and is complete with suspension ring and correct ribbon. I
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See description for I-III scale (I=mint, III=poor)
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Prussian Silver Merit Medal copy
Estimate $65 - $135
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