Saxe-Coburg & Gotha, Duchy. A 1917 Clasp To The Saxe-Ernestine House Order Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity 8 mm in diameter

8 mm in diameter

This is a similar technique to the lettering applied to contemporary Prussian Pour le M

topped on the exterior by chainmail-style bronze

was the typical military branch for nobles to follow

Saxe-Coburg & Gotha, Duchy. A 1917 Clasp To The Saxe-Ernestine House Order Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity 8 mm in diameter(Schwerterspange 1917 zum Verdienstmedaille des Herzoglich Sachsen Ernestinischen Hausorden). Constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of a ribbed banner bearing a raised date of 1917, topped by crossed swords, unmarked, measuring 37. 89 mm (w) x 15. 26 mm (h), weighing 4. 0 grams, in extremely fine condition.