Germany, Imperial. A 1904 10th German Hunting Exhibition Medal Auction the obverse inscribed “Verdienst im

the obverse inscribed “Verdienst im Kriege” (German - Merit in War) within a laurel wreath

for drivers and co-drivers of armoured personnel carriers

one an early aluminum example

As per most Eickhorn examples the scabbard is the lightning bolt variety the shell is dented on both sides towards the bottom of the scabbard and displays age damage to the gilding

: Father: Private Richard Charles Cooke

Germany, Imperial. A 1904 10th German Hunting Exhibition Medal Auction the obverse inscribed “Verdienst im(Geweih Ausstellung Medaille). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension, unmarked, measuring 40 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.