Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Duke Ernst Medal, Gold Grade, By M. Haseroth Auction Captain Abraham Baum was chosen

Captain Abraham Baum was chosen to lead the mission

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attached to the reverse is a horizontal pinback

It is awarded "For outstanding service to the nation"

Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Duke Ernst Medal, Gold Grade, By M. Haseroth Auction Captain Abraham Baum was chosen(Herzog Ernst Medaille in Gold). Instituted 16 December 1906. (1906 1909 issue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Ernst I circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a monogram of Ernst I with dates 16. September 1826 1906, the obverse maker marked M. HASEROTH, measuring 34. 54 mm in diameter, weighing 18. 9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in