Saxony, Kingdom. A General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp Newly Listed in France in March 1917

in France in March 1917

oxidation and paint chipping evident

chipping evident in the red enamels on the parasol and on the outer ring on the reverse centrepiece

22 mm x 112 mm)

Major von Pittel sent reinforcements to the municipality while he himself ventured toward Goražde with a half-company of soldiers

Saxony, Kingdom. A General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp Newly Listed in France in March 1917(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen in Bronze mit Schwerterspange). A round bronzed zink medal; the obverse depicting the leftward facing bust of Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed DEM VERDIENSTE, 1914 (German For Merit) within an oak wreath; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with a sword clasp; measuring 36. 18 mm in diameter; weighing 25. 9 grams; in good condition.