Saxony, Kingdom. A Medal For Faithful Labour, C.1910 GTRexclude The reputation of Diaz as

The reputation of Diaz as a military commander rests on two episodes: (1) his victory in holding the line at the Piave river in June of 1918 against Austrian advances after the Caporetto fiasco

5 mm x 53 mm inclusive of wreath suspension

gilt insignia and silvered star

the obverse centre portrays a mythical god of war surrounded by the inscription SUEDWEST AFRIKA 1904-06

1918 so that he could resume his civilian life

Saxony, Kingdom. A Medal For Faithful Labour, C.1910 GTRexclude The reputation of Diaz as(Medaille fr Treue in der Arbeit). Instituted 10 August 1894 by King Albert. (1904 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of King Friedrich August III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT (FOR FAITHFUL LABOUR), unmarked, measuring 27. 92 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 6 grams, in near extremely