Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Newly Listed a very scarce early version

a very scarce early version

the reverse eagle exhibiting light surface wear

to collect information respecting the settlement and history of New Netherland

"For courage and bravery in the glorious battles which led to the liberation of Belgium"

Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Newly Listed a very scarce early version(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.