Saxony, Kingdom. An Albrecht Order Commander Star, by G.A. Scharffenberg, c.1914

(Albrechtsorden Bruststern, mit Schwertern). 1889,1901, 1914-1918 Issue. A four-pointed and muli-rayed silver star; the obverse with a central white enameled medallion depicting a rightward facing bust of Herzog Albrecht, surrounded by a blue ring, inscribed “Albertus Animous” (Latin - Albert the Merciful), along with enameled arabesques towards the bottom of the enameled ring; the reverse with a vertical banjo pin and a functional hinge/catch assembly; maker marked “S” on the pin, as well as “G. A. Scharffenberg, Dresden - Goldarbeiter F.D.K.S.Ordenschanz” on the war itself; measuring 88.28 mm (w) x 87.90 mm (h); weighing 62.6 grams, in overall extremely fine condition.

Footnote: With a total of 174 of this Albrecht Order Commander Breast Star awarded. 

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