A textbook example of a SA Sports Badge for War Disabled
Footnote: The Medal for Bravery with Classes was founded by Tsar Alexander II on August 3
very light contact to enamels
overlaid by central initials “DMV”
the Infantry disk missing its screwback
Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal, Museum Exhibition Example Buy Now A textbook example of a(Silberne Verdienstmedaille Museumsstck). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse with a raised leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Carl Friedrich, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE (FOR MERIT), within an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 35. 53 mm in diameter, weighing 24. 2 grams, minor loss of finish evident, in overall better than very fine condition.