Germany, Saxe-Coburg And Gotha, Duchy. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order, "1914" With Swords Clasp For The Type Iv Merit Medal (1914-1935) Buy Now (Verdienstmedaille der Nationalen Volksarmee in

(Verdienstmedaille der Nationalen Volksarmee in Silber mit Etui)

where he was promoted to Major in the 17th Lancers in 1866

with fold over flaps with reinforced button holes

II Class version is an anniversary award and not a combat award

Germany, Saxe-Coburg And Gotha, Duchy. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order, "1914" With Swords Clasp For The Type Iv Merit Medal (1914-1935) Buy Now (Verdienstmedaille der Nationalen Volksarmee in(Goldene Verdienstmedaille des Herzoglich Sachsen Ernestinischen Hausordens). Instituted in 1833. Two piece construction, in silver, weighing 4. 5 grams, unmarked, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 19 mm (h), light contact, spotting, better than very fine. Footnote: The Saxe Ernestine House Order was instituted on December 25, 1833 by Duke Friedrich of Saxe Altenburg, Duke Ernst I of Saxe Coburg Gotha and Duke Bernhard II of Saxe Meiningen.