Saxony, Kingdom. A First War Period Medal of Merit
(Silberne 1914 Verdienstmedaille). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse with a leftward-facing bust of Duke William Ernst, circumscribed by name and title, reverse inscribed “DEM VERDIENSTE 1914” (“FOR MERIT 1914”) within an oak wreath, on loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon, measuring 36 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.

