Saxe-Ernestine House Order – Knight 2Nd Class Archive having never attained any other

having never attained any other rank other than Private in the Royal Marines

reverting to the rank of Private again on March 31st

then enlisted as a Midshipman at the United States Naval Academy from 1909-1912

it was decided that it could be worn as a medal and some of the badges had the fittings altered in order to accomodate the ribbon

Saxe-Ernestine House Order – Knight 2Nd Class Archive having never attained any otherSaxe Ernestine House Order Knight 2nd. Class with Swords, in silver, silver gilt and enamels, 46. 3mm(width) (x71. 0mm including crown suspension), unmarked, of fine quality manufacture, tiny enamel flaking and restoration, in nearly extremely fine condition.