Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Hold with gold-coloured gilt wings

with gold-coloured gilt wings

near extremely fine and better than very fine

all gems and diamonds are genuine

Interesting fact was that a Canadian Cyclist was the first Allied soldier to cross the Bonn bridge into Germany

and in rare case of issue

Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Hold with gold-coloured gilt wings(Goldene Verdienstmedaille). Issued 1871 1890. A round silver gilt medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Georg, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse depicting the outline of an Order of St. Henry, circumscribed FIDELITER ET CONSANTER (Latin Faithful and Consistent); on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 29. 82 mm in diameter; weighing 16. 5 grams; in overall very fine condition.