Saxony, Kingdom. A Military Order Of St. Henry, Knight’s Cross, C.1918 United Republic of A 1934 100 Vet

A 1934 100 Vet

on a double loop suspension

Member's Badge (MBE)

Malignant Endocarditis" (endocarditis = bacterial or fungal infection of the endocardium = inner lining of the heart

and the faces of the men blanched with fear

Saxony, Kingdom. A Military Order Of St. Henry, Knight’s Cross, C.1918 United Republic of A 1934 100 Vet(Militr St. Heinrichs Orden Knights Cross). 1918 1921 Issue. A Maltese cross constructed of silver gilt; the obverse with a central enameled medallion depicting St. Hentry wielding a tri pronged scepter and an orb, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, inscribed Frid(ericus), Aug(ustus) d(ei) Garatia) Rex Sax(oniae) Instrauravit (Latin Frederick August by the Grace of God, King of Saxony); with the outer edges of the Maltese cross in white enamels and