Top » Catalog » DE1396  
Quick Find
 
Use keywords to find the product you are looking for.
Advanced Search
Sub Categories
SAXE-MEININGEN. Honour Medal for Merit in War, 1914-1915, first issue, on combatant’s ribbon (SACHSEN-MEININGEN. Ehrenmedaille für Verdienste im Kriege, 1914-1915, 1. Ausgabe, am Kämpferband)
[DE1396]
Quantity Available: 0
SAXE-MEININGEN.  Honour Medal for Merit in War, 1914-1915, first issue, on combatant’s ribbon (SACHSEN-MEININGEN. Ehrenmedaille für Verdienste im Kriege, 1914-1915, 1. Ausgabe, am Kämpferband)
Click to enlarge

Circular bronze medal with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with a cross pattée alisée with the Saxon rue motif between the arms, a circular central medallion bearing the cipher ‘B’ for Duke Bernhard, a crown on the upper arm, all within a circular oak wreath; the reverse with a cross pattée alisée with the Saxon rue motif between the arms, a circular central medallion bearing the Saxon arms, all within a ring, circumscribed ‘FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE’ (for Merit in War) and dated ‘1914/15’; on original ribbon for combattants.

The Cross and Medal for Merit in War were instituted by Duke Bernhard on 7 March 1915 to be awarded for outstanding merit displayed in war (‘für im Kriege erworbene besondere Verdienste’).

The Cross was awarded to officers, the medal to non-commisioned officers and other ranks.

The population of Saxe-Meiningen was less than 300,000 at the time and the Medal is rare.

 
SAXE-MEININGEN.  Honour Medal for Merit in War, 1914-1915, first issue, on combatant’s ribbon (SACHSEN-MEININGEN. Ehrenmedaille für Verdienste im Kriege, 1914-1915, 1. Ausgabe, am Kämpferband)
Click to enlarge
SAXE-MEININGEN.  Honour Medal for Merit in War, 1914-1915, first issue, on combatant’s ribbon (SACHSEN-MEININGEN. Ehrenmedaille für Verdienste im Kriege, 1914-1915, 1. Ausgabe, am Kämpferband)
Click to enlarge
SAXE-MEININGEN.  Honour Medal for Merit in War, 1914-1915, first issue, on combatant’s ribbon (SACHSEN-MEININGEN. Ehrenmedaille für Verdienste im Kriege, 1914-1915, 1. Ausgabe, am Kämpferband)
Click to enlarge
     
SOLD

Site by GoodAnswers