Saxony, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Ii Class Knight, C.1895 Archive and the paper packet of

and the paper packet of issue wrinkled

and so became an exclusively Catholic honour during the Reformation

Napoleon once said that the most difficult military operation was crossing a river in the face of an enemy

106 medals

Crossguard and pommel exhibit contact and gilt wear

Saxony, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Ii Class Knight, C.1895 Archive and the paper packet of(Zivil Verdiensorden Ritterkreuz 2. Klasse). Issued 1876 1910. A silver Maltese cross with white enameled arms; the obverse with a center white enameled medallion depicting the Saxon crowned royal monogram, surrounded by a silver ring; the reverse with a similar white enameled medallion, inscribed Fr Verdiesnt und Treue (German For Merit and Loyalty) within a laurel wreath; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; an unmarked example;