Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Hold With Sergeant Schaefer was captured

With Sergeant Schaefer was captured by the enemy during a sortie by the latter from Burgos on 18 October 1812

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

This badge comes from a find at Potsdam

all gems and diamonds are genuine

and in rare case of issue

Saxony, Kingdom. A Golden War Merit Medal Hold With Sergeant Schaefer was captured(Goldene Verdienstmedaille). Issued 1871 1890. A round silver gilt medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Georg, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse depicting the outline of an Order of St. Henry, circumscribed FIDELITER ET CONSANTER (Latin Faithful and Consistent); on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 29. 82 mm in diameter; weighing 16. 5 grams; in overall very fine condition.