Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II certificate_of_authenticity 06 mm (w) x 22

06 mm (w) x 22

Companions neck cross (CB) in silver gilt and enamels

8/3” etched by hand into the badge

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ALTONA AM 1 MAI 1844

Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II certificate_of_authenticity 06 mm (w) x 22(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