Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, Officer’s Cross With Case, By G.a. Scharffenberg, C.1910 Newly Listed 1893-1896)

1893-1896)

maker marked “J

the obverse bearing three machine-embroidered grey wool adornments

fortunately largely protected by his helmet

The right breast flap has six pebbled

Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, Officer’s Cross With Case, By G.a. Scharffenberg, C.1910 Newly Listed 1893-1896)(Albrechtsorden, Offizierskreuz mit Etui). 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, the obverse with white enameled arms joined through the quadrants by an exquisite green enameled oak leaf wreath, bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded rightward facing profile of Duke Albert III, within a ring of blue