Reuss, Principality. A Silver Medal Of Merit, C.1910 United Republic of voided crown in the centre

voided crown in the centre and the date "1916" at the base of the crown

A Kriegsmarine Marksmanship Lanyard

A 1934 Blut und Boden Schlesische Bauernwoche badge

It was awarded to recognize foreign military personnel and nationals who rendered outstanding services to the Republic of Chile

Footnote: Russell Avery was born in 1887 in Murillo Ontario and was working as a Clerk in Carington Ontario prior to enlisting in the CEf in September 1917

Reuss, Principality. A Silver Medal Of Merit, C.1910 United Republic of voided crown in the centre(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1885 by Prince Heinrich XIV. (1885 1918 issue). A circular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears the crowned cipher HR of Prince Heinrich, the reverse bears the inscription FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, unmarked, on suspension loop, measuring 32. 27 mm (w) x 36. 41 mm (h), weighing 12. 7 g, very fine.