Hannover, Kingdom. A Wilhelms Medal Auction 49 mm x 70 mm)

49 mm x 70 mm)

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and is approximately 30mm (or 1 ¼ inches) tall

though not till the enemy had been driven back

and with a intricately decorated hand guard

Hannover, Kingdom. A Wilhelms Medal Auction 49 mm x 70 mm)(Wilhelmsmedaille). Instituted on 2 March 1837. Type III. (1846 1866 Issue). A circular silver medal, the obverse centre presents the head of King Wilhelm IV facing right, the reverse centre presents the inscription FR SECHSZEHN JAHRIGE TREUE DIENSTE (FOR SIXTEEN YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE), measuring 25. 75 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in very fine condition.