Saxony, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1940

(Zivil Verdienstorden). Instituted on 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich Augustus. Type II. 1891-1918 Issue. Civil Division. A eight-armed silver star presenting clusters of five smooth rays, the obverse medallion in white enamel with the central inscription FÜR VERDIENST UND TREUE (For Merit and Faith), surrounded by a green and red enamelled wreath, encircled by a beaded gilt ring, the reverse presents a singular vertical pin assembly, measures 89.37mm (w) x 89.5mm (h), weighs 68.4 grams, enamels intact, light wear, in extremely fine condition.