A German Social Welfare Medal By The Official Vienna Mint In Its Packet Of Issue Newly Listed on 9 February 1874

on 9 February 1874

the left panel stamped in faded blue ink "92" in the centre with "41" over "57" at the left and "42" over "61" at the right

Please Note: Private Erwin is recorded in the Canada General Service Medal Roll under the name "George Irwin"

then commanding the 3rd Minesweeping Flotilla until 1941

on a full-length ribbon

A German Social Welfare Medal By The Official Vienna Mint In Its Packet Of Issue Newly Listed on 9 February 1874An Ehrenzeichen fr Deutsche Volkspflege; on loop for suspension; with a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 38. 03 mm in diameter; weighing 23. 1 grams. Accompanied by its original paper packet of issue; with Medaille fr deutsche Volkspflege in black gothic lettering; the reverse maker marked Hauptmnzamt, Wien in the same style; measuring 103 mm x 56 mm; overall very fine condition.