Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal for Merit in War, c.1915

(Medaille für Verdienst im Kriege 1915). Instituted 7 March 1915 by Duke Bernhard III. (1915-1920 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, with a raised Cross Pattée with a central monogram of Duke Bernhard III, the reverse with a raised Cross Pattée with a central Saxon coat of arms, circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914/15” (“FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914/15”), unmarked, measuring 39.52 mm in diameter, weighing 24.5 grams, in near extremely fine condition.