Saxony, Kingdom. A 1914 General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp GTRexclude both on the left breast

both on the left breast flap

in fine condition   Foonote: Schmitz was born in Idar

1919 and the Canada Gazette 985 October 4

with stamped steel face plate affixed by four tabs

dark blue and white enamels

Saxony, Kingdom. A 1914 General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp GTRexclude both on the left breast(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen in Bronze Dem Verdienste 1914 mit Schwerterspange). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with sword clasp, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Wilhelm Ernst circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE 1914 inside of an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 36. 19 mm in diameter, the sword clasp measuring 43. 36 mm (w) x 18. 17 mm