Saxony, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, by G.A. Scharffenberg GTRexclude three medals missing as evidenced

three medals missing as evidenced by the remaining ribbons

Both in polished steel

the Iron Cross measuring 43

(Allgemeine-SS Armbinde)

then returned to England

Saxony, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, by G.A. Scharffenberg GTRexclude three medals missing as evidenced(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