Germany, Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duchy. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order, "1914" with Swords Clasp for the Type IV Merit Medal (1914-1935)

(Goldene Verdienstmedaille des Herzoglich Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausordens). Instituted in 1833. Two-piece construction, in silver, weighing 4.5 grams, unmarked, measuring 34.5 mm (w) x 19 mm (h), light contact, spotting, better than very fine.

Footnote: The Saxe-Ernestine House Order was instituted on December 25, 1833 by Duke Friedrich of Saxe-Altenburg, Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and Duke Bernhard II of Saxe-Meiningen.