Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, Ii Class Knight’s Cross With Swords United Republic of 14 mm (w) x 91

14 mm (w) x 91

featuring a partial bust in uniform with multiple decorations

affixed to a dark green wool backer

enamel chipping evident on the centrepiece)

serving in various roles from 1945 until his death in 1980

Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, Ii Class Knight’s Cross With Swords United Republic of 14 mm (w) x 91(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 crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central white enameled medallion, overlaid by a gilded and rightward facing profile of Duke Albert III, set within a blue enameled ring bearing