Hohenzollern, Dynasty. A House Order Of Hohenzollern, Golden Merit Medal Newly Listed entitled "Distintivi e Medaglie della

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Army Long Service Award for 8 Years

Inset into the pommel is a hollow insertion slot which retains a functional push-button spring release

Canadian Volunteer Service Medal clasp on its original ribbon)

Hohenzollern, Dynasty. A House Order Of Hohenzollern, Golden Merit Medal Newly Listed entitled "Distintivi e Medaglie della(Frstlicher Hausorden von Hohenzollern Goldene Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 5 December 1841 by Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Hohenzollern Hechingen and Prince Carl of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen. (1842 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central raised Hohenzollern coat of arms, circumscribed by an inscription of FR TREUE UND VERDIENST (FOR LOYALTY AND MERIT), in turn