Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Medal For 50 Years Of Reign United Republic of Donecker was awarded the War

Donecker was awarded the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords on July 30

Machine embroidered on tan linen-twill cloth backing

mounted to a silvered metal wings base

Some with fabric and gilt wear

reverse illustrating a nude man walking in stride to the left

Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Medal For 50 Years Of Reign United Republic of Donecker was awarded the War(Medaille zum 50 Jhrigen Regierungsjubilum). Instituted on 3 August 1903. A bronze circular medal, the obverse centre presents the right facing bust of Duke Ernst I of Saxony Altenburg, the reverse centre presents the inscription ERNST HERZOG VON SACHSEN ALTENBURG 3. AUGUST. 1903, measuring 32. 66 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in very fine condition.