Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare Order Of Merit, Civil Division Commander’s Star, By G.a. Scharffenberg, C.1900 Archive Military Division)

Military Division)

armoured reconnaissance units

presenting cracked blue enamels

chipping on the round tag

Original Signature on Post War Photo: Wolfgang Spate

Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare Order Of Merit, Civil Division Commander’s Star, By G.a. Scharffenberg, C.1900 Archive Military Division)(Verdienstorden Bruststern zum Komtur). Instituted 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich August I. (1891 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and multi coloured enamels, consisting of a four pointed star, the obverse presenting with ribbed arms simulating rays, with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of FR VERDIENST UND TREUE (FOR MERIT AND LOYALTY), surrounded by a ring of white enamel overlaid by a circular oak leaf wreath