the obverse presenting a gilt Lithuanian coat-of-arms
" The order was remarkable because Richardson was at that time serving as Quartermaster without responsibility to give commands
They are dated to April 12 and July 19
They are dated to May 22
maker marked "FREDERICO COSTA CONDECORAÇÕES" on the reverse cartouche
Germany, Imperial. A Warrior Merit Medal, Exhibition Example Auction Archive the obverse presenting a gilt(Krieger Verdienstmedaille Museumsstck). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II in Imperial regalia, circumscribed by name and title in Latin, the reverse with an inscription of KRIEGER VERDIENST (WARRIOR MERIT), within a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 39. 55 mm in diameter, weighing 30. 3 grams, in better than very fine condition.