Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order Cross With Swords consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 34 mm x 35

34 mm x 35

disembarking at Boulogne the following day

with its period original ribbon affixed to backplate

both sides with an eight-pointed red star

notwithstanding the terrific fire from the enemy

Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order Cross With Swords consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 34 mm x 35(Albrechtsorden Kreuz mit Schwertern). Instituted 31 December 1850 by King Friedrich August II. (1911 1918 issue). Constructed of a silvered metal alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with ribbed arms and crossed swords piercing the centre, the obverse bearing a central rightward facing profile of Duke Albert III, circumscribed by an inscription of ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS (ALBERT THE VALIANT), the