German Awards - Duke Ernst Medal with Swords on Ribbon

The Duke Ernst Medal with swords on the ribbon was established in 1915 by oral order of the Duke as a military award for courage. Characteristic of swords is that they are minted on one side and stretch to the ribbon through 2 jumpers on the back. Swords were also used in combination with oak leaves with 1914/15 dates for Duke Ernst II's retinue. Only 2 cases have been documented. Nemmergut points to the awarding of swords to only 7 known carriers. On August 1, 1909, Duke Ernst II. Duke Ernst Medal with his image. During the reign of Ernst I, silver gilded medals were also awarded in very small numbers. Duke Ernst II. Only silver medals were awarded. The seal on both medals belongs to Max Haserot. Source: Badge of Honor of the Duchy of Saxony-Altenburg..., catalog for the 2003 exhibition, castle and museum of playing cards of Altenburg.

Round medal made of matte silver. Above is a wide transverse eye. Sword clip with two protrusions raised to the ribbon .

Front side:

• Starting at the bottom edge, in the center is a portrait of Ernst II, facing right.
• The rest of the edge up is bounded by a pearl cord.
• Next is a wide ring, which is bounded by a line inside.
• The ring between the pearl cord and the line bears the inscription:
• - ERNST - II - DUKE - VON - SAXE-ALTENBURG -.
• Swords in the center are crossed with Roman parry wands.

Downside:

• Along the edge along the pearl cord. Subsequently, a narrow, reversible laurel wreath.
• On this 8 small 5-petal roses each at the same distance.
• The central decorated letter is E - with a small Roman 2 - II - in the lower arch.
• Above the letter is a free-floating crown.

Tape:

• blue 30 mm wide, edges 2 mm, side stripes yellow 6 mm each.

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