Saxony, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, by G.A. Scharffenberg Province of China surrounded by a white enameled

surrounded by a white enameled border

the obverse centre presents a medallion with a red Geneva cross on a white field enclosed by a blue-enamelled ring

800 silver content)

Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted in May 1900 by Prince Ferdinand I and awarded to military officers for bravery or meritorious service

Footnote: The FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) was founded in 1905 in France by several countries who recognized a need for a group to oversee the new advances in flight that were then taking place

Saxony, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, by G.A. Scharffenberg Province of China surrounded by a white enameled(Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich August. (1911 1918 issue). Constructed of silvered with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a raised and enameled Saxon coat of arms, circumscribed by a gilt inscription of FRIED. AUG. K. V. SACHSEN