Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War 1915 certificate_of_authenticity post 1838) on the tip

post 1838) on the tip of the ribbon on the obverse

Constructed of oval shaped blackened bronze

presenting stained red enamels

the fingers of his left hand now "somewhat stiffened"

52mm (w) x 9mm (h)

Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War 1915 certificate_of_authenticity post 1838) on the tip(Medaille fr Verdienst im Kriege 1915). Instituted 7 March 1915 by Duke Bernhard III. (1915 1920 issue). Constructed of zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised Cross Patte bearing a central monogram of Duke Bernhard III, within an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a raised Cross Patte bearing a central Saxon coat of arms, circumscribed by an inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM KRIEGE 1914 15 (FOR MERIT IN