Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal
(Goldene Verdienstmedaille). Issued 1871-1890. A round silver gilt medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Georg, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse depicting the outline of an Order of St. Henry, circumscribed “FIDELITER ET CONSANTER” (Latin - Faithful and Consistent); on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 29.82 mm in diameter; weighing 16.5 grams; in overall very fine condition.

