Saxon Duchies. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order 1916 Sword Clasp Auction but in overall near mint/mint

but in overall near mint/mint and unissued condition

104 mm x 145 mm each

Instituted 17 March 1863

topped by a royal crown and flanked by a date of “1914”

1918: awarded the Order of the Iron Crown 3rd Class with Swords in recognition of exceptional bravery as an airman in the face of the enemy

Saxon Duchies. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order 1916 Sword Clasp Auction but in overall near mint/mint(Schwerterspange 1916 fr Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of a ribbed plaque bearing a raised date of 1916, unmarked, measuring 38. 28 mm (w) x 16. 15 mm (h), weighing 4. 5 grams, in extremely fine condition.