Reuss, Principality. A Silver Medal Of Merit, C.1900 Auction The year ‘XVII’ (17) refers

The year ‘XVII’ (17) refers to the number of years of fascist rule in Italy

238 (as indicated by these two magazines)

He was also trained as an army driver

with the Hungarian Coat of Arms riveted to the centre

Reuss, Principality. A Silver Medal Of Merit, C.1900 Auction The year ‘XVII’ (17) refers(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1885 by Prince Heinrich XIV. (1885 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a monogram of Prince Heinrich XIV, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) inside of a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 32. 67 mm in diameter, weighing 17. 0 grams, in better than very fine condition.