Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II visually-hidden Constructed of gilded and silvered

Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze with enamels

below is a flaming grenade and a blue enamel ribbon with the inscription “1921 26 MAIJA” (1921 26 May)

mounted to a base in silver with petals in alternating red and green enamels

the core and frame demonstrate oxidation and a consistent patina

1938 and was taken by Sportbild-Verlag Max Schirner

Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II visually-hidden Constructed of gilded and silvered(Sachsen Ernestinischer Hausorden Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 25. 3. 1833. (1834 1890 issue). Constructed of silver, on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central medallion featuring the leftward facing bust of Duke Ernst within an oak wreath tied together at the base, the reverse bearing the Saxe Ernestine coat of arms circumscribed with Fideliter Et