Saxony, Kingdom. A General Wartime Merit Medal, In Silver Hold with light chipping in the

with light chipping in the black paint of the core

translated “It is not our goal to raise Matadors

then discharged to duty on June 9th

along with smaller hamlets

white and black embroidered cockade

Saxony, Kingdom. A General Wartime Merit Medal, In Silver Hold with light chipping in the(Silberne 1914 Verdienstmedaille). Constructed of silver; the obverse with a facing bust of Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed Dem Verdienste 1914 (German For Merit 1914) within an oak wreath; on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 35. 70 mm in diameter; weighing 22. 2 grams; with approximately 70% of its original bronze finish remaining; in overall near very fine condition.