Saxony-Coburg-Gotha, Duchy. An Art And Science Decoration In Gold Auction Archive 1966 to October 1

1966 to October 1

1954 and was awarded to individuals and institutions for outstanding contributions to the state and society in various areas of life

The award was issued for 25 years of faithful service

including Private William George Smallman

Presumably he survived the war

Saxony-Coburg-Gotha, Duchy. An Art And Science Decoration In Gold Auction Archive 1966 to October 1(Ehrenzeichen fr Kunst und Wissenschaft). Instituted in 1837. A Gold Maltese Cross, with a green enamelled wreath between the arms, the obverse centre presents the bust of Duke Ernst II looking left, bordered by the inscription ERNST HERZOG ZU SACHSEN COBURG GOTHA, the reverse presents the inscription DEM VERDIENSTE surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, measuring 33. 53 mm (w) x 33. 39 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in