Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Hold obverse with a light blue

obverse with a light blue enameled medallion bearing the leftward facing bust of Philip the Magnanimous in Gold

Quebec on June 14

6 Lkw und 6 Mun

from February 1935 to March 1936

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Merit Medal Prototype Hold obverse with a light blue(Verdienstmedaille Prototyp). Constructed of neusilber, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE), within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 33. 10 mm in diameter, weighing 16. 7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.