Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War 1915 Auction In 1917 - shell exploded

In 1917 - shell exploded close to his head & he was deaf for about 3 days

number impressed "2499" on the reverse of the trophy of arms

consisting of a heraldic ram’s fleece facing right

obverse presents with central medallion depicting a Bavarian lion rampant within an oak wreath with an inscription of “DEN VETERANEN DES BAYER

and a bright finish

Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War 1915 Auction In 1917 - shell exploded(Medaille fr Verdienst im Kriege). Constructed of zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a Cross Patte with a central monogram of Bernhard III, inside of an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a Cross Patte with a central Saxe Meiningen coat of arms, circumscribed by an inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 15 (FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914 15), unmarked, measuring 39. 25 mm in diameter, weighing 21. 3 grams