(Schwerterspange 1917 zum Verdienstmedaille des Herzoglich Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausorden). Constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of a ribbed banner bearing a raised date of “1917”, topped by crossed swords, unmarked, measuring 37.89 mm (w) x 15.26 mm (h), weighing 4.0 grams, in extremely fine condition.