Prussia, Kingdom. A Cased Prussian General Honour Medal United Republic of only 121 of the medals

only 121 of the medals were awarded

The inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red enameled ring with a silver core in the middle

nineteen Envelopes with most containing Letters from Johnson and Addressed to his Mother (some with "Passed by Army Examiner" stamps)

Footnote: Artillery Regiment 183 was part of the 83rd Infantry Division

and is commemorated on the Malta War Memorial

Prussia, Kingdom. A Cased Prussian General Honour Medal United Republic of only 121 of the medals(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen). Instituted 1810. (1895 1917 Issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, obverse inscribed VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT (Meritorious Service to the State) surrounded by laurel wreath tied at the base with ribbon, reverse bears monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, unmarked, measuring 39 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition, includes period original case, constructed of red cardstock,