Saxony, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, by G.A. Scharffenberg GTRexclude then returned to England

then returned to England

The ribbon’s resemblance to the ribbon of the Medal for Military Valor may also indicate they were intended as awards for valour in the combined army

circumscribed by an inscription of “HOU EN TROU” (“LOYAL AND TRUE”)

20 (Bomber Reconnaissance) Squadron in Vancouver on December 15

Saxony, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, by G.A. Scharffenberg GTRexclude then returned to England(Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich August. (1911 1918 issue). Constructed of silvered with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a raised and enameled Saxon coat of arms, circumscribed by a gilt inscription of FRIED. AUG. K. V. SACHSEN