Saxe-Meiningen, Kingdom. A Saxe-Meiningen First War Service Medal Newly Listed he was appointed in command

he was appointed in command of No

then promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) and was confirmed in that rank

bruising evident on the KSA

loss of silvering

Saxe-Meiningen, Kingdom. A Saxe-Meiningen First War Service Medal Newly Listed he was appointed in command(Verdienstabzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse depicts a Templar Cross with a central initial B for Bernhard within a ring of oak leaves, reverse depicts a Templar Cross with central Saxe Meiningen coat of arms, ringed by an inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 15 (For Merit in War 1914 15), unmarked, measuring 40 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.