Saxe-Coburg And Gotha, Duchy. An Honour Badge For Homeland Service, C.1918 United Republic of They were financed exclusively through

They were financed exclusively through donations (in the form of the sale of postcards)

light surface wear evident of all four arms on both sides

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Saxe-Coburg And Gotha, Duchy. An Honour Badge For Homeland Service, C.1918 United Republic of They were financed exclusively through(Ehrenzeichen fr Heimatverdienst). Instituted 19 July 1918 by Duke Carl Eduard. (1918 1919 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Duke Carl Eduard, circumscribed by name and title, topped by a royal crown, the reverse with a Saxe Coburg and Gotha coat of arms, topped by an inscription of FUER VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), unmarked, measuring 31. 35 mm (w)