Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Hold with gold-coloured gilt wings

with gold-coloured gilt wings

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

his funeral conducted by the Canadian Padre

all gems and diamonds are genuine

With Sergeant Schaefer was captured by the enemy during a sortie by the latter from Burgos on 18 October 1812

Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Hold with gold-coloured gilt wings(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.