Germany, Imperial. An S.m.s. Emden 1914 Medal Newly Listed encircled by a blue-enamelled riband

encircled by a blue-enamelled riband bearing an inscription in Old Church Slavonic meaning “For Faith

being loyal vassal to the Pope

silvered and enamelled

In exploiting Italian capitulation

Germany, Imperial. An S.m.s. Emden 1914 Medal Newly Listed encircled by a blue-enamelled ribandA circular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears an eagle with outstretched wings facing left and perched on a branch, a handful of squiggly lines are at the bottom, the reverse bears the inscription S. M. S. EMDEN 1914 with a detailed border, the obverse is marked F. H. the edge is marked 999 and C. A, with loop for suspension, measuring 30. 59 mm (w) x 37. 32 mm (h), weighing 12. 4 g, very fine.