Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare Order of Merit, Commander’s Cross with Swords, c. 1917 United Republic of H” by the designer on

H” by the designer on the obverse

better than very fine condition with light scuffing and discolouration/soiling

situated within a white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of “FRIED

A state Officer’s buckle

Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare Order of Merit, Commander’s Cross with Swords, c. 1917 United Republic of H” by the designer on(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