Prussia, Kingdom. A Warrior Merit Medal, C.1895 United Republic of Dietrich was appointed commander of

Dietrich was appointed commander of the LSSAH

22 mm x 112 mm)

while the other metal buttons feature reverse stamps of “EXTRA FEIN”

He was placed in charge of training troops in Physical Education and Self Defence

Russia (modern day Uzbekistan) by a POW

Prussia, Kingdom. A Warrior Merit Medal, C.1895 United Republic of Dietrich was appointed commander of(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.