Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal, By Ferdinand Helfricht GTRexclude the center medallion features a

the center medallion features a very fine portrait of German Emperor Wilhelm II in formal attire

Footnote: early Franco period insignia is of far superior quality and scarcer in comparison to post 1960 issued insignia

as used in Canada and overseas

Printed in black and red inks

Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Silver Merit Medal, By Ferdinand Helfricht GTRexclude the center medallion features a(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