Germany, Imperial. A Superb Miniature Order and Medal Chain to a Distinguished Saxon First World War Combatant

(Frackkettchen eines tapferen sächsischen Offiziers im 1. Weltkrieg). A superb miniature order and medal chain issued to a distinguished Saxon combatant of the First World War, featuring nine awards, including:

1 A 1914 Iron Cross, constructed of silvered and blackened bronze, unmarked, measuring 15.40 mm (w) x 17.86 mm (h).

2. A Saxon Military Order of St. Henry, constructed of gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, unmarked, measuring 16.27 mm (w) x 26.22 mm (h) (inclusive of crown suspension).

3. A Saxon Order of Merit with Swords, constructed of gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, unmarked, measuring 17.18 mm (w) x 18.07 mm (h).

4. A Saxon Albert Order with Swords, constructed of gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, unmarked, measuring 15.40 mm (w) x 29.18 mm (h).

5. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, constructed of bronze, unmarked, measuring 15.94 mm (w) x 18.61 mm (h).

6. A Saxon 25-Year Long Service Award for Officers, constructed of gilded bronze, unmarked, measuring 15.81 mm (w) x 18.30 mm (h).

7. A Civil Service 25-Year Faithful Service Cross, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, unmarked, measuring 16.05 mm (w) x 18.70 mm (h).

8. A Hungarian War Commemorative Medal, constructed of silvered bronze, unmarked, measuring 16.30 mm in diameter.

9. A Bulgarian War Commemorative Medal, constructed of gilded bronze, unmarked, measuring 16.31 mm in diameter.

All suspended from a 130 mm-long gilded chain, completing at one end in a needle and at the other in a button for suspension from formal wear, demonstrating only minor flecking and loss of finish to the enamels and base metals, respectively, a striking example to a decorated veteran in extremely fine condition.