Saxony, Kingdom. A General Wartime Merit Medal, In Silver certificate_of_authenticity Eastern Command regarding a spate

Eastern Command regarding a spate of successful U-Boat attacks carried out by No

The first page features a red letter “J” for Jude (Jew)

loss of black paint

campaign medal

surrounded by the word "Unity" in the eleven official languages of the new South Africa

Saxony, Kingdom. A General Wartime Merit Medal, In Silver certificate_of_authenticity Eastern Command regarding a spate(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.