Saxony, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, by G.A. Scharffenberg GTRexclude Both in polished steel

Both in polished steel

three medals missing as evidenced by the remaining ribbons

circumscribed by an inscription of “HOU EN TROU” (“LOYAL AND TRUE”)

the interior presents a rich purple silk lid and velvet recessed medalbed for star and boutonniere pin (not included with star)

A fine example of a Faithful Service Cross Second Class

Saxony, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, by G.A. Scharffenberg GTRexclude Both in polished steel(Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich August. (1911 1918 issue). Constructed of silvered with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a raised and enameled Saxon coat of arms, circumscribed by a gilt inscription of FRIED. AUG. K. V. SACHSEN