Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War, C.1915 Hold The Georg Thiele was severely

The Georg Thiele was severely damaged in the second Battle of Narvik

(1936-1976 Issue)

edge nicks and bruising on both silver medals

One member of the crew had previously bailed out and fell to his death

Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Medal For Merit In War, C.1915 Hold The Georg Thiele was severely(Medaille fr Verdienst im Kriege 1915). Instituted 7 March 1915 by Duke Bernhard III. (1915 1920 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, with a raised Cross Patte with a central monogram of Duke Bernhard III, the reverse with a raised Cross Patte with a central Saxon coat of arms, circumscribed by an inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 15 (FOR