Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War, C.1915 Hold maker marked "THE GOLDSMITHS &

maker marked "THE GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS COMPANY Ltd LONDON" on the inside lid

An Infantry Badge

measuring 67 mm (w) x 66 mm (l) x 22 mm (h)

(1936-1976 Issue)

The Georg Thiele was severely damaged in the second Battle of Narvik

Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War, C.1915 Hold maker marked "THE GOLDSMITHS &(Medaille fr Verdienst im Kriege 1915). Instituted 7 March 1915 by Duke Bernhard III. (1915 1920 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, with a raised Cross Patte with a central monogram of Duke Bernhard III, the reverse with a raised Cross Patte with a central Saxon coat of arms, circumscribed by an inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 15 (FOR