Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II Buy Now Sergeant in November

Sergeant in November

DECAT ABREST VICHY" on the button hole attachment

old enamel repair on reverse lower arm

Caroline Islands on April 29-30

The centrepiece insignia in silver

Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II Buy Now Sergeant in November(Sachsen Ernestinischer Hausorden Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 25. 3. 1833. (1834 1890 issue). Constructed of silver, on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central medallion featuring the leftward facing bust of Duke Ernst within an oak wreath tied together at the base, the reverse bearing the Saxe Ernestine coat of arms circumscribed with Fideliter Et