Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Hold 5 x 57 mm)

5 x 57 mm)

this example is shown on page 163 of Angolia's publication

all gems and diamonds are genuine

He tragically died after the war in a cropdusting accident

Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Hold 5 x 57 mm)(Goldene Verdienstmedaille). Issued 1871 1890. A round silver gilt medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Georg, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse depicting the outline of an Order of St. Henry, circumscribed FIDELITER ET CONSANTER (Latin Faithful and Consistent); on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 29. 82 mm in diameter; weighing 16. 5 grams; in overall very fine condition.