Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Duchy. An Art And Science Decoration, C.1914 Hold the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “FORTITUDINI” (“MERIT”) inside of a laurel wreath and above crossed standards

may be appointed by the Grand Prior

in Normandy

1869 in Marburg (central Germany)

Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Duchy. An Art And Science Decoration, C.1914 Hold the reverse with an inscription(Ehrenzeichen fr Kunst und Wissenschaft) Instituted 1837. Type VI. 1911 1920 Issue. A circular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears the right facing bust of Duke Charles Edward, circumscribed with CARL EDVARD HERZOG SACHSEN COBURG GOTHA, encompassed by a laurel leaf border, the reverse centre bears the inscription FUR KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT (FOR ART AND SCIENCE) within an octagonal pearled border within an oak leaf border, measuring 32. 59