Prussia, Kingdom. A Warrior Merit Medal, C.1895 United Republic of Zanzibar coat-of-arms bearing the date

Zanzibar coat-of-arms bearing the date "1861" (the establishment of the Sultanate) on the lid

Footnote: This infantry assault badge badge stems from the personal collection of predominant historian Thomas Durante

Dietrich was appointed commander of the LSSAH

stamped with the silver hallmark “800” on reverse of eagle

22 mm x 112 mm)

Prussia, Kingdom. A Warrior Merit Medal, C.1895 United Republic of Zanzibar coat-of-arms bearing the date(Krieger Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1835 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1873 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central inscription of KRIEGER VERDIENST (WARRIOR MERIT), within a laurel wreath, the reverse with a monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 25. 48 mm in diameter, weighing 6. 9 grams, in near extremely fine condition.