Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Silver Merit Cross For Art And Science, Prototype Example Hold with a central Wolfsangel run

with a central Wolfsangel run flanked by a Stahlhelm and sword

initials "U S" in Gold affixed to the shield

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reverse inscribed "A T

Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Silver Merit Cross For Art And Science, Prototype Example Hold with a central Wolfsangel run(Silbernes Verdienstkreuz fr Kunst und Wissenschaft, Prototyp). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with a central rightward facing profile of Duke Georg of Saxe Meiningen, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), within an oak leaf wreath, with a stylized wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 36. 17