Saxe-Coburg And Gotha, Duchy. A Silver Medal For Art And Science GTRexclude with mid 20th century neck

with mid 20th century neck ribbon

with an integral loop for suspension from a brown leather strap

white backer

Although any wood could be used

the reverse inscribed “Gold gab ich zur Wehr

Saxe-Coburg And Gotha, Duchy. A Silver Medal For Art And Science GTRexclude with mid 20th century neck(Silberne Medaille fr Kunst und Wissenschaft). Instituted 30 January 1835 by Duke Ernst I. (1858 1893 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original triangular ribbon, the obverse bearing a leftward facing profile of Duke Ernst of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE (TO MERIT) above a crown, unmarked, measuring 23. 52 mm in