Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order, Silver Merit Medal Archive at the ages of 22

at the ages of 22

147 mm (h)

German Cross in Gold (May 6

MILANO VIA ALBANI N 20" on the button hole attachment

with wear present on the left side on the reverse

Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order, Silver Merit Medal Archive at the ages of 22(Silberne Verdienstmedaille des Sachsen Ernestinischen Hausorden). Instituted 25 December 1833. (1908 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central Maltese Cross bearing a wreathed Saxon coat of arms, circumscribed by an inscription of FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER (FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST), the reverse with a leftward facing profile of Duke Ernst II circumscribed by name and title, the