Saxony, Kingdom. A General Wartime Merit Medal, In Silver Auction Archive Mayer) on ring

Mayer) on ring

Officers’ helmets differ by having fluted spikes

as mentioned in the Fifth Supplement to the London Gazette 31173 of Friday

award retains about 98% of original finish

he married Caroline Carney (nee Schlegel) on April 2

Saxony, Kingdom. A General Wartime Merit Medal, In Silver Auction Archive Mayer) on ring(Silberne 1914 Verdienstmedaille). Constructed of silver; the obverse with a facing bust of Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed Dem Verdienste 1914 (German For Merit 1914) within an oak wreath; on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 35. 70 mm in diameter; weighing 22. 2 grams; with approximately 70% of its original bronze finish remaining; in overall near very fine condition.