Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, Ii Class Knight’s Cross With Swords And Case, By G.a. Scharffenberg, C.1890 Auction 62 mm (w) x 25

62 mm (w) x 25

the Canada Gazette 2465 on February 8

Bronze cross with War Decoration and Swords

(Screws appear to have been tightened at some point) The chape displays modest dents and contact marks on the obverse

resigned from the IOC on May 9

Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, Ii Class Knight’s Cross With Swords And Case, By G.a. Scharffenberg, C.1890 Auction 62 mm (w) x 25(Albrechtsorden, Ritterkreuz II. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 31 December 1850 by King Friedrich August II. (1876 1905 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 bearing a central white enameled medallin overlaid by a gilded rightward facing profile of Duke Albert III, within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt