Saxon Duchies. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order 1914/16 Sword Clasp Auction Archive with a date of “1935”

with a date of “1935”

For his service in North Africa

credited with having participated at the battles of Mons

circumscribed by an inscription of “VEREIN EHEM

This example has matching numbers on both the reverse of the crossguard and the upper scabbard fitting

Saxon Duchies. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order 1914/16 Sword Clasp Auction Archive with a date of “1935”(Schwerterspange 1915 16 fr Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Constructed of silver, consisting of a ribbed base, the obverse bearing raised dates 1914 6, topped by crossed swords, unmarked, measuring 37. 97 mm (w) x 16. 56 mm (h), weighing 4. 4 grams, with denting to the reverse, in very fine condition.