Württemberg, Kingdom. A Karl-Olga Medal for Merit in the Red Cross, Silver Grade Archive (Goldene Verdienstmedaille des Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausorden)

(Goldene Verdienstmedaille des Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausorden)

the obverse bearing the wreathed and crowned monogram of Duke Wilhelm

Blue-grey wool backing with navy/black backer

Martin was described as exhibiting "tireless energy and to the indefatigable attention with which he discharges his sometimes onerous duties that Philadelphia is largely indebted for its generally excellent sanitary conditions

Mountain Goat

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Karl-Olga Medal for Merit in the Red Cross, Silver Grade Archive (Goldene Verdienstmedaille des Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausorden)(Silberne Karl Olga Medaille). Instituted 16 June 1889 by King Karl and Queen Olga. (1889 1916 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing raised and rightward facing profiles of King Karl and Queen Olga, circumscribed by names and titles, topped by a red enameled Geneva Cross, the reverse bearing a central inscription of FR VERDIENSTE UM DAS ROTE KREUZ (FOR MERIT IN THE RED