Saxe-Coburg & Gotha, Duchy. A 1917 Clasp To The Saxe-Ernestine House Order Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity the badge has lost most

the badge has lost most of its gilt and silver finish and there is some material fatigue evident to the case

topped on the exterior by chainmail-style bronze

possibly his age

marked "A4" and stamped in faded blue ink "21"

Balkan Front

Saxe-Coburg & Gotha, Duchy. A 1917 Clasp To The Saxe-Ernestine House Order Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity the badge has lost most(Schwerterspange 1917 zum Verdienstmedaille des Herzoglich Sachsen Ernestinischen Hausorden). Constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of a ribbed banner bearing a raised date of 1917, topped by crossed swords, unmarked, measuring 37. 89 mm (w) x 15. 26 mm (h), weighing 4. 0 grams, in extremely fine condition.