Saxony, Kingdom. A General Wartime Merit Medal, In Silver Auction Archive award retains about 98% of

award retains about 98% of original finish

35 mm (w) x 54

as mentioned in the Fifth Supplement to the London Gazette 31173 of Friday

Officers’ helmets differ by having fluted spikes

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Saxony, Kingdom. A General Wartime Merit Medal, In Silver Auction Archive award retains about 98% of(Silberne 1914 Verdienstmedaille). Constructed of silver; the obverse with a facing bust of Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed Dem Verdienste 1914 (German For Merit 1914) within an oak wreath; on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 35. 70 mm in diameter; weighing 22. 2 grams; with approximately 70% of its original bronze finish remaining; in overall near very fine condition.