Saxony, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, With “1914” Ribbon Clasp Auction and Un-named

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maker marked “6” for “Fritz Zimmermann

a black cord wrapped around the base of the horsehair

Footnote: Kurt Gelbrecht was born on February 23

Saxony, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal, With “1914” Ribbon Clasp Auction and Un-named(Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Bandspange 1914) Post 1914. Constructed of silvered war alloy (non magnetic); the obverse depicting a leftward facing bust of Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse depicting a Merit Cross, circumscribed FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER (Latin Faithfully and Consistently); on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 33. 74 mm in diameter; weighing 19. 6 grams with its ribbon; in