Saxony, Kingdom. A First War Period Medal Of Merit Auction in Russia and Romania

in Russia and Romania

Footnote: This medal is inscribed in Chinese and Japanese and was issued by the East Asia Cultural and Educational Policy Council

with stickpin attachment)

by Viennese maker Rothe (hallmarked “FR” and “AA” on a ring - and also marked with “Gemsenkopf” mark for 18Kt

Saxony, Kingdom. A First War Period Medal Of Merit Auction in Russia and Romania(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.