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Saxe-Weimar Order of the White Falcon Silver Merit Cross with Swords. A silver Maltese cross with crossed swords between the arms. Obverse: A crowned monogram 'WE' within a circle containing the inscription 'VIGILANDO ASCENDIMUS' (Through vigilance we rise). Reverse: The inscription 'DEM VERDIENST' (For Merit) on two lines within an oak leaf wreath. The cross is fitted with a loose ring suspender and a piece of 30 mm plain red watered silk ribbon.
One of the older German state orders, the Order of the White Falcon was originally established on August 2, 1732 by Duke Ernst-August I. It was renewed by Grand Duke Carl August on October 18, 1815. It served as the Saxe-Weimar house order and was awarded for civil and military merit. Swords were authorized on September 22, 1870 to distinguish bravery and merit on the field of battle. The Silver Merit Cross was usually awarded to junior officers for bravery during the First World War. This medal forms part of a collection assembled by the Memorial in the 1920s for display.
Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach Order of the White Falcon, First Class Knights Cross with Swords. Unnamed as issued. A green enamel Maltese Cross with a red tasseled square pillow showing between the arms and su
Saxe-Weimar Silver General Honour Medal with Swords. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The bust of Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst, facing left, with the inscription 'WILHELM ERNST GROSSHERZOG VON SACHSEN' around
Saxe-Weimar Home Service Merit Cross. Unnamed as issued. A blackened zinc passion cross, with slightly widening arms and rounded ends, surmounted by a double sided hinged crown. Obverse: The bust of t
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Silver War Merit Medal with swords on the suspender. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The bust of Carl Eduard facing right with the inscription 'CARL EDUARD HERZOGV SACHSEN COBURG U GOTHA
Saxe-Meiningen War Merit Cross. Unnamed as issued. A bronze cross pattée convex within an oak leaf wreath, with a coronet in the void between each of the arms. Aat the top a double sided, hinged crown
Wurttemburg Merit Cross with Swords. A silver cross pattée convex with gold swords between the arms. Obverse: A crown over 'W' (Wilhelm) on a central disc. Reverse: 'VERDIENST *' on a central disc. Th