Saxony, Kingdom. A General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp Archive holes in all three corners

holes in all three corners for uniform attachment

glue residue on the ribbon from previous board mounting

and in the end

Oval-shaped

After four months orientation and training in England

Saxony, Kingdom. A General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp Archive holes in all three corners(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen in Bronze mit Schwerterspange). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with crossed swords clasp, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Wilhelm Ernst circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE 1914 (FOR MERIT 1914) inside of an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, the medal measuring 36. 10 mm in diameter, evidence of period repair to the clasp