Hannover, Kingdom. A Silver Civil Merit Medal, To H.c. Nothholz Auction on dark green backing

on dark green backing

measuring 37 mm (w) x 43

second badge in silvered metal with red and white enamels

consisting of a four armed white enameled cross

South African Medal

Hannover, Kingdom. A Silver Civil Merit Medal, To H.c. Nothholz Auction on dark green backing(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 5 June 1841 by King Ernst August. (1846 1878 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of King Ernst August, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of VERDIENST UM DAS VATERLAND (MERIT TO THE FATHERLAND), the edge carefully engraved with recipients name of H. C.