Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Rare Merit Medal, C.1816 United Republic of 48 Star Navy Ensign ("Jack"

48 Star Navy Ensign ("Jack"

RGA on 15 July 1903 and served in Singapore from June 1904 to December 1904

Quebec on November 6th

with original pieces of tissue paper

Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Rare Merit Medal, C.1816 United Republic of 48 Star Navy Ensign ("Jack"(Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1814. Type I. A circular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears the right facing portrait of Carolus Augustus, the reverse bears the inscription CAROLVS AVGVSTVS MAGNVS DVX SAXONIAE (CAROLUS AUGUSTUS THE GREAT DUKE OF SAXONY) encompassed by an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, the obverse is marked ANDRIEU F. on the shoulder of the portrait, on a suspension loop with red ribbon, measuring 40. 46