Saxony, Kingdom. A General Wartime Merit Medal, In Silver Hold He was released from active

He was released from active duty for flight training on August 14th

then discharged to duty on June 9th

Fiveash was Killed in Action at the Battle of Arras on May 7

with light chipping in the black paint of the core

Saxony, Kingdom. A General Wartime Merit Medal, In Silver Hold He was released from active(Silberne 1914 Verdienstmedaille). Constructed of silver; the obverse with a facing bust of Wilhelm Ernst, circumscribed by his name and title; the reverse inscribed Dem Verdienste 1914 (German For Merit 1914) within an oak wreath; on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 35. 70 mm in diameter; weighing 22. 2 grams; with approximately 70% of its original bronze finish remaining; in overall near very fine condition.