Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal, By Ferdinand Helfricht GTRexclude he wrote "In the event

he wrote "In the event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to my wife

The basic design of this medal was created by Supreme Allied Commander Marshal F

maker marked "Y" (unknown) on the underside of the pin

before being transferred to RCH Melton Lodge at Yarmouth on August 20th

1939 by Admiral Miklos Horthy for enlisted men in recognition of extreme bravery in combat

Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal, By Ferdinand Helfricht GTRexclude he wrote "In the event(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