Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, I Class Commander’s Cross by G.A. Scharffenberg, c. 1915 United Republic of Although she was struck 20

Although she was struck 20 times by whole shot

while a citizen of the United States

the upper contour bears the words WAR WITH SPAIN flanked by laurel and palm leaves

A pair of integral loops set into the upper quarter of the shaft accommodate a hanger

Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, I Class Commander’s Cross by G.A. Scharffenberg, c. 1915 United Republic of Although she was struck 20(Albrechtsorden Komturkreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 31 December 1850 by King Friedrich August II. (1876 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Latin Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by a green enameled oak leaf wreath, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing gilded and rightward facing profile of Duke Albert III, situated within a blue enameled ring