Saxony, Kingdom. A Military Order of St. Henry, Grand Cross, by Moritz Elimeyer, c.1917

(Kurfürstlich Sächsischer Militär-St. Heinrichs Orden, Großkreuz). Issued 1917-1918. In hollow silver gilt, with partially white enameled arms; the obverse with a central enamel medallion, depicting St. Henry wielding a tri-pronged scepter, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, inscribed “Frid(ericus), Aug(ustus) d(ei) Garatia) Rex Sax(oniae) Instrauravit (Latin - Frederick August by the Grace of God, King of Saxony); with the outer edges of the Maltese cross in white enamels and green enameled florets between the arms of the cross; the reverse with a silver gilt and enamel center applique, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, inscribed “Virtuti in Bello” (Latin - For bravery in war); suspended from a large  swivel crown suspension from a correct replacement sash; measuring 73.66 mm (w) x 117.9 mm (h); weighing 98.3 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.

Footnote: This Order of St. Henry Grand Cross was awarded a total of six times between 1917 and 1918. The recipients were: 1) King Ludwig III of Bavaria, 2) King Wilhelm II of Württemberg, 3) Kaiser Karl I of Austria, 4) Wilhelm Prince of the German Reich and Prussia, 5) Ludendorff General of the Infantry.

 Accompanied by certification of authenticity issued by Andreas Schulze Ising and Bernd Kruse, dated November 19 2018.