Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare and Exceptional Order of Merit, Grand Cross with Swords Set by G.A. Scharffenberg, from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection Republic of for which he was awarded

for which he was awarded the Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves

The badge issued to you is in recognition of your services during the Civil War

the women wearing hand warmers

beautifully and exquisitely detailed

the catch demonstrates period replacement with additional restoration of gilt finish to parts of the reverse

Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare and Exceptional Order of Merit, Grand Cross with Swords Set by G.A. Scharffenberg, from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection Republic of for which he was awarded(Verdienstorden Grokreuz und Bruststern mit Schwertern). Instituted 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich August. (1914 1917 issue). A rare and superb set of the Saxon Order of Merit, Grand Cross with Swords set, including: 1. A cross, constructed of gilded silvered with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms presented within a gilt frame, each joined through the quadrants by double sided crowns executed in gilt and