Saxony, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal Auction with a length of original

with a length of original neck ribbon measuring 55 mm (w) x 450 mm (l) underneath the medal bed

with eight reverse attachment prongs

the suspension loop maker marked with LDO code “66” for Friedrich Keller

1858-98 St

11 mm (w) x 80

Saxony, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal Auction with a length of original(Silberne Verdienstmedaille) Post 1918. Constructed of silvered war alloy (non magnetic); 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 34. 52 mm in diameter; weighing 18. 4 grams; in overall very fine condition.