Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare and Exceptional Order of Merit, Grand Cross with Swords Set by G.A. Scharffenberg, from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection Auction Archive Volumes 1 & 2

Volumes 1 & 2

marked with the letters "D F B" on the arms at 9

marked on the ring with A denoting Vienna manufacture and WK  and KUNZ WIEN denoting manufacturer by Wilhelm Kunz

Their disciplined presence contributed to the overall stability of the Allied line

Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare and Exceptional Order of Merit, Grand Cross with Swords Set by G.A. Scharffenberg, from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection Auction Archive Volumes 1 & 2(Verdienstorden Grokreuz und Bruststern mit Schwertern). Instituted 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich August. (1914 1917 issue). A rare and superb set of the Saxon Order of Merit, Grand Cross with Swords set, including: 1. A cross, constructed of gilded silvered with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms presented within a gilt frame, each joined through the quadrants by double sided crowns executed in gilt and