Saxony, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal Auction numbered "3" over "25" and

numbered "3" over "25" and marked with an "X" on the other side of the ricasso

maker marked “Schwertner

initially along the Lichtenauer

measuring 15 mm in diameter

Gregory's Russian Orthodox (Homestead

Saxony, Kingdom. A Silver Merit Medal Auction numbered "3" over "25" and(Silberne Verdienstmedaille) Post 1918. Constructed of silvered war alloy (non magnetic); the obverse depicting a leftward facing bust of Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse depicting a Merit Cross, circumscribed FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER (Latin Faithfully and Consistently); on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 34. 52 mm in diameter; weighing 18. 4 grams; in overall very fine condition.