Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare and Exceptional Order of Merit, Grand Cross with Swords Set by G.A. Scharffenberg, from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection Auction Archive Volumes 1 & 2

Volumes 1 & 2

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Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare and Exceptional Order of Merit, Grand Cross with Swords Set by G.A. Scharffenberg, from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection Auction Archive Volumes 1 & 2(Verdienstorden Grokreuz und Bruststern mit Schwertern). Instituted 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich August. (1914 1917 issue). A rare and superb set of the Saxon Order of Merit, Grand Cross with Swords set, including: 1. A cross, constructed of gilded silvered with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms presented within a gilt frame, each joined through the quadrants by double sided crowns executed in gilt and