Hohenzollern, Dynasty. A House Order Of Hohenzollern, Civil Division, Merit Medal In Silver Archive all ranks of the Wasserschutzpolizei

all ranks of the Wasserschutzpolizei utilized gilt buckles

reverse engraved "OPEN COMPETITION / GYMNASTICS / THIRD PRIZE / WON BY CHAS

with the initial institution date of “1813” on the lower arm and a royal crown with initials “FW” on the upper arm

Accompanied by its Miniature in silver gilt with red

Hohenzollern, Dynasty. A House Order Of Hohenzollern, Civil Division, Merit Medal In Silver Archive all ranks of the Wasserschutzpolizei(Frstlicher Hausorden von Hohenzollern, Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 5 December 1841 by Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Hohenzollern Hechingen and Prince Carl of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen. (1842 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central Hohenzollern coat of arms circumscribed by an inscription of FR TREUE UND VERDIENST (FOR