Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Medal For 50 Years Of Reign Newly Listed An award document for the

An award document for the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

including a Silver Medal with War Decoration

in the rank of Colonel (P11379)

He returned to civilian life

surrounded by the inscription "LIGHT IN DARKNESS" (the Republic's motto) with three five-pointed stars below

Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Medal For 50 Years Of Reign Newly Listed An award document for the(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.