Saxony, Kingdom. A Civil Merit Order, Grand Cross with Crown, c.1915
(Zivil Verdienstorden). Instituted on 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich Augustus 1. I Model. 1891-1918 Issue. In silver gilt, featuring a white enameled Maltese cross with green enameled clovers in each quadrant, obverse centre features a gilt-crowned Saxon coat of arms in enamels, surrounded by the inscription “FRIED. AUG. K. V. SACHSEN D. 7. JUN. 1815” (FRIEDRICH AUGUST KING OF SAXONY, 7 JUNE 1815) on a white enamel field, reverse centre presents the four-line inscription “FÜR VERDIENST UND TREUE” (“FOR MERIT AND FAITH”) over white enamel, the outer surround contains a green enameled oak leaf wreath over a white enamel background, measuring 60.11 mm (w) x 86.29 mm (h - inclusive of imperial crown), with minor enamel contact, on elongated suspension loop, with mid 20th century replacement sash, extremely fine condition.