Saxony, Kingdom. A First War Period Medal Of Merit Hold 5 mm (w) x 43

5 mm (w) x 43

maker marked "LV" and numbered "25" on the ring

and the fire quickly spread to other ships of the line

Three months before embarking for Europe

with blue canvassing and golden embossing on the outside cover

Saxony, Kingdom. A First War Period Medal Of Merit Hold 5 mm (w) x 43(Silberne 1914 Verdienstmedaille). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse with a leftward facing bust of Duke William Ernst, circumscribed by name and title, reverse inscribed DEM VERDIENSTE 1914 (FOR MERIT 1914) within an oak wreath, on loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon, measuring 36 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.