Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Newly Listed the reverse eagle exhibiting light

the reverse eagle exhibiting light surface wear

a very scarce early version

measuring 36 mm (w) x 42 mm (h - inclusive of horizontally pierced ball suspension)

"For conspicuous gallantry in action

Maclean Howard was struck off strength upon general demobilization at Military Headquarters in Ottawa

Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Newly Listed the reverse eagle exhibiting light(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.