Germany, Imperial. A “For The Fatherland” Medal Buy Now at the age of 69)

at the age of 69)

measuring 68 mm (w) x 78 mm (h)

oversaw the reopening of silver mines in nearby Ilmenau

with fine hand engraved details

glue residue evident on the reverse of the first medal

Germany, Imperial. A “For The Fatherland” Medal Buy Now at the age of 69)(Deutsche Ehrendenkmnze des Weltkrieges der Deutschen Ehrenlegion). A circular bronze medal, the obverse depicting a triumphant soldier being crowned by a Goddess, the reverse depicting a1914 Iron Cross, circumscribed by Frs Vaterland (For the Fatherland), measuring 32. 54 mm in diameter, weighing 13. 9 grams, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, mounted to a horizontal pinback with blue wool backing maker marked GRABOW & MATTHES