Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II Province of China with a black-enamelled 1914 Iron

with a black-enamelled 1914 Iron Cross suspended below

3 mm (w) x 80

otherwise in near fine condition

(Kriegsmarine Schützenschnur 2

Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II Province of China with a black-enamelled 1914 Iron(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