15 Saxe - Altenburg: Herzog Medal 1st Class with Swords.

Extremely rare silver die struck original medal for bravery awarded during World War I. Reverse fitted with pin for wearing.

Instituted by Duke Ernst II on 29.6.1918 for officers, primarily of the 8th Thuringian infantry regiment No. 153, who had already received the Iron Cross 1st Class. The first award was made in October 1918, with only a total of 85 examples being awarded.

A rare opportunity to own an original issue of this extremly rare medal.

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