Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity with cracking and scratching evident

with cracking and scratching evident on the arms on both sides

but in overall mint condition

fine link chain suspension having separated in the middle

in the Bozdar expedition in 1881 under Brigadier General Wilkinson

the Dewey Medal was considered senior to the Sampson Medal

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity with cracking and scratching evident(Verdienstorden, Verdienstmedaille). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 38. 3 mm in diameter, intact enamels, one small oxidation spot evident on the reverse, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 10. 5 mm (w) x 8 mm (h) ribbon bar with push pin attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, padded inside lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK