Saxony, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal

(Silberne Verdienstmedaille) Post 1918. Constructed of silvered war alloy (non-magnetic); the obverse depicting a leftward facing bust of Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse depicting a Merit Cross, circumscribed “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (Latin - Faithfully and Consistently); on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 34.52 mm in diameter; weighing 18.4 grams; in overall very fine condition.