Saxe-Coburg And Gotha, Duchy. An Honour Badge For Homeland Service, C.1918 Hold marked RZM 17

marked RZM 17

a red embroidered cross in the centre

Ontario on March 12

most likely awarded to a Medical Doctor

A card giving thanks for a “courtesy”

Saxe-Coburg And Gotha, Duchy. An Honour Badge For Homeland Service, C.1918 Hold marked RZM 17(Ehrenzeichen fr Heimatverdienst). Instituted 19 July 1918 by Duke Carl Eduard. (1918 1919 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Duke Carl Eduard, circumscribed by name and title, topped by a royal crown, the reverse with a Saxe Coburg and Gotha coat of arms, topped by an inscription of FUER VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), unmarked, measuring 31. 35 mm (w)