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Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “1914-17” sword clasp, the obverse bearing a raised rightward-facing profile of Duke Carl Eduard of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central Maltese Cross overlaid by a Saxe-Coburg and Gotha coat of arms, circumscribed by a motto of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST”), unmarked, measuring 30.21 mm in diameter, weighing 17.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), the clasp has separated from the award with evidence of repairs using adhesive, in overall near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46131849888021,"sku":"G48490.RL1","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_572_mnc6310_1.jpg?v=1692898908"},{"product_id":"saxe-coburg-and-gotha-duchy-a-saxe-ernestine-house-order-golden-merit-medal-g44286rl1","title":"Saxe-Coburg And Gotha, Duchy. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order, Golden Merit Medal","description":"(Goldene Verdienstmedaille des Herzoglich Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausordens). Instituted 25 December 1833 by Duke Friedrich of Saxe-Altenburg, Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, and Duke Bernhard II of Saxe-Meiningen. (1905-1914 issue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward-facing profile of Duke Carl Eduard, circumscribed by name and title, thee reverse with a central depiction of the Saxe-Ernestine House Order, circumscribed by an inscription of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST”), unmarked, measuring 30.03 mm (w) x 33.13 mm (h), weighing 17.1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), a small gouge is evident to the reverse, in overall near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132617052437,"sku":"G44286.RL1","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ci19_7090_1.jpg?v=1757695768"},{"product_id":"germany-saxe-coburg-and-gotha-duchy-a-saxe-ernestine-house-order-1914-with-swords-clasp-for-the-type-iv-merit-medal-1914-1935-g50218","title":"Germany, Saxe-Coburg And Gotha, Duchy. 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Two-piece construction, in silver, weighing 4.5 grams, unmarked, measuring 34.5 mm (w) x 19 mm (h), light contact, spotting, better than very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Saxe-Ernestine House Order was instituted on December 25, 1833 by Duke Friedrich of Saxe-Altenburg, Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and Duke Bernhard II of Saxe-Meiningen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132778500373,"sku":"G50218","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/59_m21_mnc8894.jpg?v=1692902553"},{"product_id":"saxe-coburg-gotha-duchy-a-1917-clasp-to-the-saxe-ernestine-house-order-merit-medal-g51439","title":"Saxe-Coburg \u0026 Gotha, Duchy. A 1917 Clasp To The Saxe-Ernestine House Order Merit Medal","description":"(Schwerterspange 1917 zum Verdienstmedaille des Herzoglich Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausorden). Constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of a ribbed banner bearing a raised date of “1917”, topped by crossed swords, unmarked, measuring 37.89 mm (w) x 15.26 mm (h), weighing 4.0 grams, in extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133213626645,"sku":"G51439","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc3959_479.jpg?v=1692904518"},{"product_id":"saxe-coburg-gotha-duchy-a-saxe-ernestine-house-order-merit-medal-with-191417-clasp-g55580","title":"Saxe-Coburg \u0026 Gotha, Duchy. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order, Merit Medal With 1914\/17 Clasp","description":"(Silberne Verdienstmedaille des Herzoglich Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausordens mit Schwerterspange 1914\/7). Instituted 25 March 1833 by Dukes Friedrich of Saxe-Altenburg, Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg \u0026amp; Gotha, and Bernhard II of Saxe-Meiningen. (1917 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribboned fastened with a “1914\/7” sword clasp, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of Duke Carl Eduard of Saxe-Coburg \u0026amp; Gotha, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central depiction of the Saxe-Ernestine House Order, circumscribed by an inscription of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST”), unmarked, the medal measuring 30.03 mm in diameter and weighing 14.5 grams, the clasp measuring 38.55 mm (w) x 17.00 mm (h) and weighing 4.2 grams, demonstrating minor tarnishing, in near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136087970069,"sku":"G55580","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/mnc5834.jpg?v=1692913381"},{"product_id":"saxe-coburg-and-gotha-duchy-a-saxe-ernestine-house-order-silver-merit-medal-with-19148-clasp-g58069","title":"Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duchy. 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Constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a rightward-facing profile of Duke Carl Eduard of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a raised depiction of the Saxe-Ernestine House Order, circumscribed by an inscription of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST”), on loop for suspension from a its period original ribbon stitched into a parade mount and retaining a “1914\/8” Clasp, unmarked, the medal measuring 30.25 mm in diameter, the clasp 38.88 mm (w) x 17.75 mm (h), weighing 21.7 grams (overall and inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48502869721365,"sku":"G58069","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC1015_a9355a75-81c2-4ae1-a6ee-5601e54646d9.jpg?v=1724765664"},{"product_id":"saxe-coburg-and-gotha-duchy-a-saxe-ernestine-house-order-medal-of-merit-military-division-with-1914-clasp-g54710rl1","title":"Saxe-Coburg And Gotha, Duchy. 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Constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of Duke Carl Eduard of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central raised depiction of the Saxe-Ernestine House Order, circumscribed by an inscription of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST”), topped by an integral loop retaining a period original ribbon with a 1914 sword clasp, the medal measuring 30.42 mm in diameter, the clasp measuring 34.06 mm (w) x 17.05 mm (h), weighing 21.4 grams overall, in extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48753288872213,"sku":"G54710.RL1","price":306.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ai1_4438_1.jpg?v=1737564192"},{"product_id":"saxe-coburg-and-gotha-duchy-a-saxe-ernestine-house-order-medal-of-merit-g62861","title":"Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duchy. 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Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from a period replacement ribbon, the obverse bearing a rightward-facing profile of Duke Alfred of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a depiction of the Saxe-Ernestine House Order, circumscribed by a motto of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST”), unmarked, measuring 30.38 mm in diameter, weighing 15.4 grams, in extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49938592891157,"sku":"G62861","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/GhdPWrgDmobQFYBd81fwztU8JewgMVFl0tapAWYi.jpg?v=1780346412"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/europe-germany-german-states-saxe-coburg-gotha-s-g-altenburg-saxe-ernestine-house-order.oembed?page=2","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}