Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Duke Ernst Medal, Gold Grade, by M. Haseroth
(Herzog Ernst Medaille in Gold). Instituted 16 December 1906. (1906-1909 issue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward-facing profile of Ernst I circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a monogram of Ernst I with dates “16. September 1826-1906”, the obverse maker marked “M. HASEROTH”, measuring 34.54 mm in diameter, weighing 18.9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.

