Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Hold and in rare case of

and in rare case of issue

this example is shown on page 163 of Angolia's publication

Grand Cross set

This badge comes from a find at Potsdam

with gold-coloured gilt wings

Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Hold and in rare case of(Goldene Verdienstmedaille). Issued 1871 1890. A round silver gilt medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Georg, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse depicting the outline of an Order of St. Henry, circumscribed FIDELITER ET CONSANTER (Latin Faithful and Consistent); on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 29. 82 mm in diameter; weighing 16. 5 grams; in overall very fine condition.