Saxony, Dukedoms. A Saxon-Ernestine House Order, First Class Knight With Swords, C.1914 Hold An example of a “Ehrenzeichen

An example of a “Ehrenzeichen für vieljährige verdienstliche Mitgliedschaft bei einer landsturmpflichtigen Körperschaft” 25-year long service medal

Slip on shoulder straps

and after eight months in the trenches

from May 31 to June 13

Saxony, Dukedoms. A Saxon-Ernestine House Order, First Class Knight With Swords, C.1914 Hold An example of a “Ehrenzeichen(Sachse Ernestinische Hausorden Ritterkreuz I. Klasse). Issued 1864 1935. A silver gilt Maltese cross with white enameled arms and ball finals, as well as with lions between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a silver gilt center medallion, depicting a leftward facing bust of Ernst the Pious, surrounded by a light blue enameled ring, inscribed Fideliter & Constanter (Latin Faithful and Steadfast) in golden lettering, with a green enameled ring