Saxony, Kingdom. A General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp Auction Archive This was just the first

This was just the first strike of many others to follow

he was admitted to a field hospital

two dabs of yellow enamel evident on the reverse

47 mm (w) x 67 mm (h -inclusive of crown with cross)

18th and 22nd Battalions of the Durham Light Infantry were in action at the Battle of Albert

Saxony, Kingdom. A General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp Auction Archive This was just the first(Allgemeine Ehrenzeichen in Bronze mit Schwerterspange). A round bronze medal; the obverse depicting the leftward facing bust of Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed DEM VERDIENSTE, 1914 (German For Merit) within an oak wreath; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with a sword clasp; measuring 36. 14 mm in diameter; weighing 28. 3 grams; in overall very fine condition.