Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War, C.1915 Auction Archive Machine embroidered in grey and

Machine embroidered in grey and golden threads on black wool backing

76mm wing tip to wing tip

gilding on clasp completely faded

57mm (x87mm including crown suspension)

the 12th Air Force badge with repair evident in the blue enamels

Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War, C.1915 Auction Archive Machine embroidered in grey and(Medaille fr Verdienst im Kriege 1915). Instituted 7 March 1915 by Duke Bernhard III. (1915 1920 issue). A circular medal constructed of bronze, the obverse bears a central raised cross paty with a central monogram of Duke Bernard III, with a crown at the 12 oclock arm, encompassed by an oak leaf wreath with ribbon throughout, the reverse bears a cross paty with a central SAxon coat of arms, circumscribed by FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 15 (FOR MERIT