Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Medal For Art And Science, Gold Grade, By F. Helfricht United Republic of back and bottom covered with

back and bottom covered with a black brushed felt

1st Issue (PERCY PHILLIPS

seeking a career in the United States Navy in "Mechanics"

secured in a protective chamois sleeve with drawstring and brown leather carrying case with brass buckle closure)

this example is shown on page 163 of Angolia's publication

Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Medal For Art And Science, Gold Grade, By F. Helfricht United Republic of back and bottom covered with(Goldene Medaille fr Kunst und Wissenschaft). Instituted 30 December 1874 by Duke Ernst I. (1875 1891 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 central inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE UM KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT (FOR MERIT IN ART AND SCIENCE), unmarked, measuring 29. 73 mm in diameter, maker marked