Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, by Alfred Roesner

(Albrechtsorden Ritterkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwerter). Instituted 31 December 1850 by King Friedrich August II. (1890-1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Latin Cross with white enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt profile of Duke Albert III, surrounded by a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS” (“ALBERT THE BOLD”) with arabesques, the reverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilded and enameled Saxon coat of arms, surrounded by a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt institution date of “1850” with arabesques, the twelve o’clock arm topped by an eyelet and ring retaining a period original ribbon, the six o’clock arm maker marked with the logo of Alfred Roesner, Dresden, measuring 35.67 mm (w) x 46.08 mm (h), weighing 19.8 grams, in extremely fine condition.