Germany, Prussia. A General Honour Decoration, Ii Class, With Case certificate_of_authenticity Instituted in 1884 by Großherzog

Instituted in 1884 by Großherzog Friedrich Franz IV

A handwritten owner’s name of “FRITZ PILHOFER” also appears on the label

each of the twelve pages in a thick black paper

With brass trim and a detailed Austrian eagle

and there is minor material fatigue evident to the exterior

Germany, Prussia. A General Honour Decoration, Ii Class, With Case certificate_of_authenticity Instituted in 1884 by Großherzog(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). Instituted 18 January 1810 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1810 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a wreathed inscription of VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (SERVICE TO THE STATE), the reverse bearing a monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, measuring 39. 20 mm in diameter, weighing 23. 1 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation