Montenegro, Kingdom. A Medal For Zeal, Gold Grade GTRexclude dated 23 November 1940 and

dated 23 November 1940 and delivered via Wehrmacht Feldpost as indicated by the envelope

and is 25 mm wide at its widest spot

the twelve o’clock arm topped by two ribbed bars which converge on an integral loop connecting to a suspension ring

the obverse inscribed “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (German - Merit for the State) within an open-ended laurel wreath that is tied together a the base by a ribbon

Montenegro, Kingdom. A Medal For Zeal, Gold Grade GTRexclude dated 23 November 1940 and(Medalja za revnost). Instituted in 1895. In silver gilt, measuring 30. 2 mm in diameter, pitted, contact marks, replacement ribbon with hook and eye, traces of gilt remains, very fine. Footnote: The Medal for Zeal was instituted in 1895 and awarded for meritorious service to the Royal house or to Montenegro, in two grades: Gold and Silver.