Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A House Order Merit Medal, Gold Grade, With Swords, C.1914 United Republic of reverse undated (Asst

reverse undated (Asst

Signature on Post War Photo: Friedrich Memmert

the bullet lodging in his muscle

presenting minor wear in the edges

later joining the 26th Battlaion in the field on July 1st

Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A House Order Merit Medal, Gold Grade, With Swords, C.1914 United Republic of reverse undated (Asst(Goldene Verdienstmedaille des Herzoglich Sachsen Ernestinischen Hausorden). Instituted 25 December 1833 by Duke Friedrich of Saxe Altenburg, Duke Ernst I of Saxe Coburg Gotha, and Duke Bernhard II of Saxe Meiningen. (1908 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with crossed swords clasp, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Duke Ernst II circumscribed by name and title, the reverse