Anhalt, Duchy. A Medal For 50 Years Of Faithful Service, C.1900 Newly Listed surrounded by a blue enameled

surrounded by a blue enameled ring dated “D

New forces in the Netherlands

dark green and brown enamels

all on a field-gray wool base with a mostly intact black paper backer

Anhalt, Duchy. A Medal For 50 Years Of Faithful Service, C.1900 Newly Listed surrounded by a blue enameled(Denkzeichen fr 50 Jahre Diensttreue). Instituted 12 May 1864 by Duke Leopold IV. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of Leopold IV, topped by a royal crown, within a laurel wreath, the reverse with an inscription of FR FUNZIGJHRIGE DIENSTTREU (FOR FIFTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 32. 29 mm in diameter, weighing 13. 8 grams (inclusive