Saxe-Meiningen, Kingdom. A Saxe-Meiningen First War Service Medal Newly Listed becoming the last commander of

becoming the last commander of the 5th SS Panzer Division “Wiking”

the circular frame brass frame gradated in 360 degrees with eight raised points

reverse inscribed in Latin "BENE" over "MERENTI"

then promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) and was confirmed in that rank

Saxe-Meiningen, Kingdom. A Saxe-Meiningen First War Service Medal Newly Listed becoming the last commander of(Verdienstabzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse depicts a Templar Cross with a central initial B for Bernhard within a ring of oak leaves, reverse depicts a Templar Cross with central Saxe Meiningen coat of arms, ringed by an inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 15 (For Merit in War 1914 15), unmarked, measuring 40 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.