on a feldgrau embroidered backer
with an Iron Cross 1st Class and Turkish Pilot's Badge below
In stamped brass base with zinc face affixed by double rivet
They are dated to May 22
" The order was remarkable because Richardson was at that time serving as Quartermaster without responsibility to give commands
Germany, Imperial. A Warrior Merit Medal, Exhibition Example Auction Archive on a feldgrau embroidered backer(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.