Germany, Imperial. A First Place Spear Throwing Award, C. 1915 Auction War Merit Cross insignia on

War Merit Cross insignia on the lid

in turn bearing a TeNo insignia

stating that he was from Sachsenhausen Camp and number "64352"

with obverse central medallion depicting a Gold Reuss coat of arms topped by a royal crown over a bed of red enamel

Germany, Imperial. A First Place Spear Throwing Award, C. 1915 Auction War Merit Cross insignia onA circular badge constructed of non magnetic metal alloy, the obverse bears a 1914 iron cross paty with a crown at the 12 oclock arm, a central W cipher and the date 1914 on the 6 oclock arm, the reverse is inscribed with I Preis Speerwerfen 27. 6. 15 Bez Hann (First Prize Spear Throwing), encompassed by an open ended wreath, measuring 33. 50 mm (w) x 36. 81 mm (h), with a black ribbon, very fine.