Saxony, Kingdom. A General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp certificate_of_authenticity 250 since used between 1906

250 since used between 1906 until 1953

and American and Filipino enlisted men

with very minor signs of wear

Instituted in 1895

copper and silvered bullion wire

Saxony, Kingdom. A General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp certificate_of_authenticity 250 since used between 1906(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen in Bronze mit Schwerterspange). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with crossed swords clasp, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Wilhelm Ernst circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE 1914 (FOR MERIT 1914) inside of an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, the medal measuring 36. 10 mm in diameter, evidence of period repair to the clasp