Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. A War Medal For 1814-1815, For Enlisted Men United Republic of signed in black ink

signed in black ink

With the average age of 25

(Civil Verdienstmedaille)

The greatest suffering among the officers was mental rather than physical

There is a tiny nip just below the right pocket and evidence of moth invasion in scattered places on the exterior

Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. A War Medal For 1814-1815, For Enlisted Men United Republic of signed in black inkA green washed bronze medal, obverse presents a central gilded crown surrounded by the inscription IM KAMPFE FVER DAS RECHT reverse depicting a gilded flower with an ornate design around the exterior, rim engraved HERZOGTHE GOTHA VND ALTENBURG MDCCCXIV MDCCCXV, measures 42. 18mm (w) x 47. 45mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension), 39. 6 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, heavy edge bruising, light wear to gilt, notable contact