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A Latin cross constructed of silver with white enameled arms; the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing the leftward facing bust of Herzog Albrecht in silver gilt, surrounded by a blue enameled ring inscribed “Albertus Animous” (Latin - Albert the Merciful), along with arabesques towards the bottom of the enameled ring all in silver gilt; the reverse with a crowned royal coat of arms in silver gilt, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, dated “1850”, along with arabesques; on a loop for supension from its period original ribbon; marked “S” for “Schaffenberg, Dresden” on the bottom of the six o’clock arm; measuring 34.22 mm (w) x 44.48 mm (h); weighing 17.4 grams; in overall virtually mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote. 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Scharffenberg, Dresden, measuring 34.10 mm (w) x 44.68 mm (h), weighing 19.4 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux maroon leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt inscription of “A. R. 2.” topped by crossed swords, the interior with a padded white rayon lid liner and partially-intact hinge cover, with a depressed maroon velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal snap button, the base double-maker marked with the labels of G.A. Scharffenberg, Dresden, and C.E. 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A Breast Star to the Grand Cross, constructed of gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight-pointed radiant starburst, bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded and rightward-facing profile of Duke Albert III, within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt inscription of “ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS” (“ALBERT THE VALIANT”), in turn surrounded by gilded and pebbled rings, topped by a crossed sword clasp with an unspoiled silver finish to provide an effective contrast against the gilded base, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the sword clasp in place, set below a raised barrel hinge accommodating a narrow banjo-style pinback meeting a rounded catch, maker marked “G.A. SCHARFFENBERG, DRESDEN” for the famous Saxon court jeweller, measuring 92.75 mm (w) x 92.10 mm (h), weighing 77.0 grams, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: An exceptionally rare decoration, the Grand Cross with Swords on Ring was awarded to only two recipients. 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