Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, Ii Class, C.1885 Auction marked " "FOR TOUGH BEARDS"

marked " "FOR TOUGH BEARDS" ALSO FIT GEM AND EVER-READY RAZORS" on the reverse

faded red wool inside the crown

a Pin Inscribed "Mother" (silver gilt

dated “1940”

First badge is silvered die-stamped tin with blue

Prussia, Kingdom. A Military Merit Medal, Ii Class, C.1885 Auction marked " "FOR TOUGH BEARDS"(Kriegverdienst Medaille). Instituted 27 February 1864 by King Wilhelm I. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of King Wilhelm I, the reverse with a central inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), measuring 24. 44 mm in diameter, weighing 7. 5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in very fine condition.