Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War 1915 certificate_of_authenticity the fingers of his left

the fingers of his left hand now "somewhat stiffened"

Frederick IX (1947-1972)

maker marked ""TIFFANY & CO"" on the reverse of the hanger

presenting stained red enamels

he left behind his wife and two stepdaughters

Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War 1915 certificate_of_authenticity the fingers of his left(Medaille fr Verdienst im Kriege 1915). Instituted 7 March 1915 by Duke Bernhard III. (1915 1920 issue). Constructed of zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised Cross Patte bearing a central monogram of Duke Bernhard III, within an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a raised Cross Patte bearing a central Saxon coat of arms, circumscribed by an inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM KRIEGE 1914 15 (FOR MERIT IN