Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, by G.A. Scharffenberg United Republic of He left the Canadian Base

He left the Canadian Base Depot on April 1st

25 mm x 41 mm

Canada on October 1

demonstrating moderate surface oxidation to the core and a consistent patina throughout the frame

The document is dated to Kattowitz (modern day Katowice

Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, by G.A. Scharffenberg United Republic of He left the Canadian Base(Albrechtsorden Ritterkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 31 December 1850 by King Friedrich August II. (1890 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Latin Cross with white enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilded and rightward facing profile of Duke Albert III, situated within a blue enameled ring