Switzerland, Swiss Confederation. An International Union For Child Welfare Medal, Miniature, C.1910 Auction (Silberne Verdienstmedaille des Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausorden)

(Silberne Verdienstmedaille des Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausorden)

the reverse with an unmarked centerpiece

lightly soiled overall

but was later renewed in 1995 after the restoration of Estonian independence

yellow and navy blue striped ribbon fed through it

Switzerland, Swiss Confederation. An International Union For Child Welfare Medal, Miniature, C.1910 Auction (Silberne Verdienstmedaille des Sachsen-Ernestinischen Hausorden)In silver, obverse illustrating a small child, in robes from the waist down and the arms outstretched, with a ribbon banner framing the child inscribed in Latin "SALVATE PARVULOS" (Rescues a Child), surrounded by the inscription in French "UNION INTERNATIONALE DE PROTECTION DE L'ENFANCE GENEVE" (International Union for Child Welfare, Geneva), encompassed by a wreath of laurel leaves, reverse maker marked "F. H." over "EP", measuring 17. 3 mm in