Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Rare Merit Medal, C.1816 Newly Listed Fullsize (silver

Fullsize (silver

the third engineer

After two weeks recuperation at Buchy

Rhyl for return to Canada

the obverse presenting a privately added war decoration constructed of green-enamel in the shape of a laurel wreath

Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Rare Merit Medal, C.1816 Newly Listed Fullsize (silver(Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1814. Type I. A circular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears the right facing portrait of Carolus Augustus, the reverse bears the inscription CAROLVS AVGVSTVS MAGNVS DVX SAXONIAE (CAROLUS AUGUSTUS THE GREAT DUKE OF SAXONY) encompassed by an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, the obverse is marked ANDRIEU F. on the shoulder of the portrait, on a suspension loop with red ribbon, measuring 40. 46