Saxony, Kingdom. A Military Order Of St. Henry, Knight’s Cross, C.1918

(Militär St. Heinrichs Orden Knight’s 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 green enameled florets between the arms of the cross; the reverse with a silver gilt and enameled center applique, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, inscribed “Virtuti in Bello” (Latin - For bravery in war); suspended from a hollow swivel crown suspension; with a horizontally-pierced ball and ring suspension from its period original ribbon - with a collector’s paper tag attached to the reverse; an unmarked example; measuring 38.40 mm (w) x 54.35 mm (h); weighing 22.0 grams; slight loss of the gilt; in overall better than extremely fine condition.

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