Saxony, Kingdom. A Gold Merit Medal
(Goldene Verdienstmedaille). Issued 1892-1895. A round silver gilt medal; 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 38.46 mm in diameter; weighing 25.5 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.

