Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Rare Merit Medal, C.1816 Archive hallmarked and French maker marked

hallmarked and French maker marked on the pin

constructed of dark blue wool with a reinforced cardboard core

72 mm (w) x 14

constructed of maroon rabbit fur felt

Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Rare Merit Medal, C.1816 Archive hallmarked and French maker marked(Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1814. Type I. A circular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears the right facing portrait of Carolus Augustus, the reverse bears the inscription CAROLVS AVGVSTVS MAGNVS DVX SAXONIAE (CAROLUS AUGUSTUS THE GREAT DUKE OF SAXONY) encompassed by an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, the obverse is marked ANDRIEU F. on the shoulder of the portrait, on a suspension loop with red ribbon, measuring 40. 46