Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Duke Ernst Medal, Type II, Civil Division, with Case GTRexclude with gilded oak leaves between

with gilded oak leaves between the cross arms

Albert I monogram on the reverse

one exhibiting spotting on the obverse

overlaid by a winged bomb

parachuted into Normandy

Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Duke Ernst Medal, Type II, Civil Division, with Case GTRexclude with gilded oak leaves between(Herzog Ernst Medaille). Instituted 16 September 1906 by Duke Ernst I. (1906 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Duke Ernst II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a raised monogram of Duke Ernst II, situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 33. 48 mm in diameter, weighing 17. 5 grams,