Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare Order of Merit, Commander’s Cross with Swords, c. 1917 United Republic of A phenomenal example in extremely

A phenomenal example in extremely fine condition

1914 in Toronto and listed his trade as Labourer

H” by the designer on the obverse

Mainly composed of infantry regiments raised in the state of New York primarily by former U

Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare Order of Merit, Commander’s Cross with Swords, c. 1917 United Republic of A phenomenal example in extremely(Verdienstorden Komturkreuz). Instituted 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich August I. (1910 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by a green enameled segments of a crown, the obverse overlaid by a white enameled medallion bearing a central gilded and enameled Saxon coat of arms, situated within a white enameled medallion bearing a gilt