Saxony, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star, C.1940 Auction (SS-Dienstauszeichnung für 8 Jahre)

(SS-Dienstauszeichnung für 8 Jahre)

George crosses of the flags in deep red velvet

but for the work of many survivors

who served with distinction as part of Kampfgeschwader 53 on both the Eastern and Western Fronts of World War II

a multiple-rayed eight-pointed star with typical wavy rays

Saxony, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star, C.1940 Auction (SS-Dienstauszeichnung für 8 Jahre)(Zivil Verdienstorden). Instituted on 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich Augustus. Type II. 1891 1918 Issue. Civil Division. A eight armed silver star presenting clusters of five smooth rays, the obverse medallion in white enamel with the central inscription FR VERDIENST UND TREUE (For Merit and Faith), surrounded by a green and red enamelled wreath, encircled by a beaded gilt ring, the reverse presents a singular vertical pin assembly, measures 89. 37mm