Saxony, Kingdom. A Group of Saxon Decorations
(Sächsische Abzeichen). A group of three Saxon decorations, including a 9-Year Long Service Medal, constructed of nickel-silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of Friedrich August III inside of a laurel and oak leaf wreath, topped by a royal crown, with an inscription of “TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE” (“FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE FLAG”), unmarked, measuring 29.95 mm in diameter, weighing 15.7 grams, in extremely fine condition; a 1915 War Merit Cross, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross, the obverse with a central leftward-facing profile of Friedrich August III circumscribed by name and title, the six o’clock arm with a date of “1915”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a central monogram, the three and nine o’clock arms bearing an inscription of “WELTKRIEG” (“WORLD WAR”), unmarked, measuring 34.80 mm (w) x 45.35 mm (h), in better than very fine condition, and; a Commemorative Medal for 1870/71, constructed of gilded bronze with enamel, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with a central raised monogram of König Johann, surrounded by a ring of blue enamel, the reverse with central dates of “1870-1871”, the quadrants of the arms joined by a laurel and oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 27.24 mm (w) x 31.85 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

