Hesse. Bravery Medal, Ernst Ludwig

Item description

Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen für Tapferkeit – General Honor Decoration, Bravery Medal

Reference: OEK 884

Type with Portrait of Duke Ernst Ludwig (1894-1918). One of several versions of his medal, here with the inscription FÜR TAPFERKEIT – For Bravery. Awarded also during World War I, as Hessian equivalent to Iron Cross.

Silver with light patina, nice condition, with short original ribbon.