Saxe-Coburg & Gotha, Duchy. A Duke Carl Eduard Medal With War Decoration Archive A fine example of a

A fine example of a Bavarian Order of Military Merit Third Class (Bayerische Militärverdienstorden

He is credited with having served in Normandy

a Landwehr Long Service Medal II Class

with old fine quality ribbon as worn

while on duty in the trenches on Aug

Saxe-Coburg & Gotha, Duchy. A Duke Carl Eduard Medal With War Decoration Archive A fine example of a(Herzog Carl Eduard Medaille mit Kriegsdekoration). Instituted 10 March 1911 by Duke Carl Eduard. (1914 1935 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with 1914 sword clasp, the obverse bearing a raised rightward facing profile of Duke Carl Eduard, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central Saxe Coburg & Gotha coat of arm, flanked by lions rampant, topped by an inscription of FUER VERDIENSTE