Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War, C.1915 Hold with each arm consisting of

with each arm consisting of alternating clusters of three smooth and three faceted rays

matching that used on the collar

but was recalled shortly after the outbreak of the First World War in 1914

A visor cap constructed of white leather

The preliminary ID card was issued by the local SA unit R

Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War, C.1915 Hold with each arm consisting of(Medaille fr Verdienst im Kriege 1915). Instituted 7 March 1915 by Duke Bernhard III. (1915 1920 issue). A circular medal constructed of bronze, the obverse bears a central raised cross paty with a central monogram of Duke Bernard III, with a crown at the 12 oclock arm, encompassed by an oak leaf wreath with ribbon throughout, the reverse bears a cross paty with a central SAxon coat of arms, circumscribed by FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 15 (FOR MERIT