Saxony, Kingdom. A General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp Auction Archive " (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the

" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the clip

Adam stands as one of the most successful U-boat commanders of the First War

with a small chip on the wooden grip on the bottom right side of the obverse

the upper measuring 52 mm wide

Saxony, Kingdom. A General Medal Of Merit, Bronze Grade, With Sword Clasp Auction Archive " (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the(Allgemeine Ehrenzeichen in Bronze mit Schwerterspange). A round bronze medal; the obverse depicting the leftward facing bust of Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed DEM VERDIENSTE, 1914 (German For Merit) within an oak wreath; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with a sword clasp; measuring 36. 14 mm in diameter; weighing 28. 3 grams; in overall very fine condition.