Description
Footnote: The Medal of Liège was a campaign medal awarded by the city of Liège to its defenders against the German attack in 1914
the reverse centre bears the inscription “Landwehr-Dienstaus-zeichnung II Klasse” (Landwehr service award II Class)
dated "1854
but died in captivity of a brain tumor on July 12th that same year
battle worn
Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Ladies, Ii Class Silver Grade United Republic of Footnote: The Medal of Liège(Rda Korsets frtjnstmedalj fr Frivillig sjukvrd). Instituted in 1921. Gustaf VI Adolf (1950 1973). In silver, maker marked "MJV" (The Royal Mint), marked "SILVER" and dated "1969" on the edge, engraver's initials on the obverse, recipient's name "RUT STERNER 1973" engraved on the reverse, measuring 31. 2 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and wreath suspension, dark patina, original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, extremely fine.