Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, II Class Knight’s Cross, by G.A. Scharffenberg Hold with full neck ribbon

with full neck ribbon

an absolutely striking and high-quality example of the award in near mint condition

but there is no damage and no significant discolouration or staining on the outside fabric of the tunic

surrounded by the inscription "GUSTAV V SVERIGES GÖT O VEND KONUNG"

Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, II Class Knight’s Cross, by G.A. Scharffenberg Hold with full neck ribbon(Albrechtsorden Ritterkreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 31 December 1850 by King Friedrich August II. (1876 1905 issue). Constructed silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Latin Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilded and rightward facing profile of Duke Albert III, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS (ALBERT THE BOLD)