Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Buy Now The Battalion was one of

The Battalion was one of four raised from American volunteers

awarded "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

a Bavarian Military Order of Merit ribbon with miniature crossed swords

A silver grade Panzerkampfabzeichen by this uncommon and very desirable maker

Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Buy Now The Battalion was one of(Goldene Verdienstmedaille). Issued 1871 1890. A round silver gilt medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Georg, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse depicting the outline of an Order of St. Henry, circumscribed FIDELITER ET CONSANTER (Latin Faithful and Consistent); on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 29. 82 mm in diameter; weighing 16. 5 grams; in overall very fine condition.