Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity the Dewey Medal was considered

the Dewey Medal was considered senior to the Sampson Medal

in the Bozdar expedition in 1881 under Brigadier General Wilkinson

by Herman Aurich (marked on reverse)

the obverse centre presents the initials FIA

with cracking and scratching evident on the arms on both sides

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity the Dewey Medal was considered(Verdienstorden, Verdienstmedaille). In bronze gilt with red and black enamels, measuring 38. 3 mm in diameter, intact enamels, one small oxidation spot evident on the reverse, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 10. 5 mm (w) x 8 mm (h) ribbon bar with push pin attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid, padded inside lid, maker marked "STEINHAUER & LCK