Saxony, Kingdom. A First War Period Medal Of Merit Hold maker marked "LV" and numbered

maker marked "LV" and numbered "25" on the ring

and sources for the caricatures at the rear

5 mm (w) x 43

in mint/near mint condition with minor mothing on the reverse

located between Kleve

Saxony, Kingdom. A First War Period Medal Of Merit Hold maker marked "LV" and numbered(Silberne 1914 Verdienstmedaille). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse with a leftward facing bust of Duke William Ernst, circumscribed by name and title, reverse inscribed DEM VERDIENSTE 1914 (FOR MERIT 1914) within an oak wreath, on loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon, measuring 36 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.