(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen in Bronze 1914). Instituted 1914 by Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst. (1914-1919 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of “DEM VERDIENSTE 1914” (“FOR MERIT 1914”), unmarked, measuring 35.98 mm in diameter, weighing 21.0 grams, in near extremely fine condition.