Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, Principality. A Waterloo Campaign Merit Cross, Ca. 1816 Archive in either ivory or horn

in either ivory or horn (possibly translucent yellow rhinoceros horn)

dated to September 4

Immediately above the trim on both cuffs are intricate 88 mm x 95 mm rank insignia in silver bullion and silver wire

It was also awarded for ten years' service prior to the creation of the long service awards

no action was taken beyond verbally reporting it to Battalion Major

Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, Principality. A Waterloo Campaign Merit Cross, Ca. 1816 Archive in either ivory or horn(Erinnerungskreuz fr 1814 1815). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with central dates 1814 1815, the reverse with an inscription of SCHWARZBURGS BRAVEN KRIEGERN FR DEUTSCHLANDS BEFREIUNG (SCHWARZBURGS BRAVE WARRIORS FOR GERMANYS LIBERATION), with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 26. 98 mm (w) x 33. 59 mm (h), weighing 5. 1 grams, in near extremely fine condition.