Saxe-Coburg & Gotha, Duchy. A Duke Carl Eduard Medal With War Decoration Auction 1881 and was promoted to

1881 and was promoted to Midshipman on June 10th

Behind the emblem is a vertically oriented oval finely pebbled surface

Close Combat Clasp - in bronze grade

bronze gilt with an enamelled flag placed at the junction of the two rifles

Breast Star - Gold and enamels

Saxe-Coburg & Gotha, Duchy. A Duke Carl Eduard Medal With War Decoration Auction 1881 and was promoted to(Herzog Carl Eduard Medaille mit Kriegsdekoration). Instituted 10 March 1911 by Duke Carl Eduard. (1914 1935 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with 1914 sword clasp, the obverse bearing a raised rightward facing profile of Duke Carl Eduard, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central Saxe Coburg & Gotha coat of arm, flanked by lions rampant, topped by an inscription of FUER VERDIENSTE