Kingdom of Saxony: Order of Albrecht, 5th Class, with Swords Accession Number: REL/02591.012

Description

Order of Albercht, 5th Class, with Swords. Silver Latin cross pattee with crossed swords indicating military service. The obverse has a central medallion bearing the head of Duke Albrecht and 'ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS' (Albert the Bold). The reverse has a central medallion bearing the arms of Saxony and the foundation date of the Order '1850'. The ribbon is green with white side stripes.

Contextual Description

Unknown. Part of a collection of 14 Imperial German decorations & medals obtained in Germany immediately following the 1914-18 War.

Details

Accession Number
REL/02591.012
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Award
Physical Description
Material: Silver
Date Made
c 1914-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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