German Awards - Gold Medal for Merit of the Saxe-Ernestine Order in 1908

The foundation of the medals of the Order of the Saxe-Ernestine House for the Saxon Altenburg dates back to 1833. Duke Friedrich of Saxe-Altenburg presented the medal to his duchy. The division into gold and silver medals did not occur until 1864. Medals under Duke Ernst II. Shortly after he took office on February 07, 1908. The modified front side was designed by sculptor Otto Pech from Altenburg. Production was handled by L. Christian Lauer in Nuremberg. The gold medal "For Merit" is awarded with the signature of the artist and manufacturer, as well as without them. The medal shown here is unsigned by the artist and manufacturer. This form was probably invented at the end of the world war after updating the stamps. Production was continued with gilded silver. From 1914 to 1918, 63 awards were received. Source: Jörg Nemmergut, German Orders and Insignia until 1945, vol. III, 1999.

Silver gold medal with raised border. An ordinary eye with a ribbon ring is soldered on top. In the upper right corner next to the eyelet is the SILVER punch.

Front side:

In the
• center of the picture is a portrait of Duke Ernst II.
• On the margins is the inscription: - ERNST - II. - DUKE - VON - SAXONY - (-) - ALTENBURG -.

Downside:

In the
• center is a reduced image of an eight-pointed cross for merit,
• The central shield is surrounded by an oak-leafy wreath, in the center is the coat of arms of Saxony.
• On the rim there is an inscription: - FIDELITER - ET - CONSTANTER - a small outlet at the bottom.

Tape:

• purple 26 mm wide, edges 1 mm, side stripes green 3 mm, black dividing line.

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