Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. A 1914 Honour Medal For War Merit Hold die-holes in the upper corners

die-holes in the upper corners housing a 350 mm long bronze neck chain

the reverse with a round gold disc

a textbook example in near mint condition

regimental stamp in black ink at the bottom left

the Battalion was redesignated the 123rd Pioneer Battalion

Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. A 1914 Honour Medal For War Merit Hold die-holes in the upper corners(1914 Ehrenmedaille fr Kriegsverdienst). A round silvered magnetic medal; the obverse depicting the crowned royal monogram of Georg, and dated 1914; the reverse inscribed VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (German Merit in War), within a laurel and oak wreath; with its period original ribbon; measuring 39. 60 mm in diameter; in overall better than fine condition.