Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Miniature Orders

(Orden-Miniaturen). A pair of miniature orders, including a Prussian Order of the Crown, IV Class, constructed of gilded silver with enamels, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, within a ring of blue enamels bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”), the reverse bearing a central monogram of King Wilhelm I, within a ring of blue enamels bearing an institution date of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”, unmarked, measuring 18.35 mm (w) x 20.55 mm (h), weighing 2.3 grams, in near extremely fine condition, and; a Saxon Albert Order, II Class Knight’s Cross with Swords, constructed of gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Latin Cross with white enameled arms and crossed swords through the centrepiece, the obverse with a central white enameled disc bearing a raised profile of Duke Albert III, within a ring of blue enamels bearing a gilt inscription of “ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS” (“ALBERT THE BOLD”), the reverse with an analogous white enameled medallion bearing a multi-coloured Saxon coat of arms, within a ring of blue enamels bearing a gilt date of “1850”, unmarked, measuring 15.34 mm (w) x 21.16 mm (h), weighing 2.2 grams, in extremely fine condition.