Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal, By Ferdinand Helfricht GTRexclude the recessed areas of the

the recessed areas of the letters and numbering with black enamels

reverse is backed with black paper and has a horizontal wire for hanging

in interlocking silvered and gilded twisted wire

Footnote: early Franco period insignia is of far superior quality and scarcer in comparison to post 1960 issued insignia

the center medallion features a very fine portrait of German Emperor Wilhelm II in formal attire

Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal, By Ferdinand Helfricht GTRexclude the recessed areas of the(Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 5 August 1895 by Grand Duke Carl Alexander. (1892 1902 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Carl Alexander, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of DEM VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), within an oak leaf wreath, the obverse maker marked HELFRICHT F., the edge with a silver