Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Duke Ernst Medal, Type II, Civil Division, with Case Auction Archive measuring 180 mm (w) x

measuring 180 mm (w) x 130 mm (h)

A bronze cross with an eagle encircled by laurel in the center

It became a French Colonial Order on May 10

missing its pinback and a third decoration

which also demonstrates soiling and minor material fatigue consistent with age and field use

Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Duke Ernst Medal, Type II, Civil Division, with Case Auction Archive measuring 180 mm (w) x(Herzog Ernst Medaille). Instituted 16 September 1906 by Duke Ernst I. (1906 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Duke Ernst II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a raised monogram of Duke Ernst II, situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 33. 48 mm in diameter, weighing 17. 5 grams,