Saxony, Kingdom. A General Wartime Merit Medal, In Silver Hold white and black embroidered cockade

white and black embroidered cockade

measuring 38 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension

Fiveash was Killed in Action at the Battle of Arras on May 7

then discharged to duty on June 9th

"with moderate general weakness"

Saxony, Kingdom. A General Wartime Merit Medal, In Silver Hold white and black embroidered cockade(Silberne 1914 Verdienstmedaille). Constructed of silver; the obverse with a facing bust of Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed Dem Verdienste 1914 (German For Merit 1914) within an oak wreath; on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 35. 70 mm in diameter; weighing 22. 2 grams; with approximately 70% of its original bronze finish remaining; in overall near very fine condition.