Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order In Gold, Grand Cross With Swords, C.1900 Hold Wisch recommends Kraas for the

Wisch recommends Kraas for the Oak Leaves

the author of “The Infantry Assault Badges” refers to a badge of this type as being by an “Unknown Maker” on page 186

Below the cutout is states "He received the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross on April 4

Crafted out of white plaster with false bronzing that has developed beautiful patina over time

Accompanied by three Photographs of his Grave Marker (color

Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order In Gold, Grand Cross With Swords, C.1900 Hold Wisch recommends Kraas for the(Sachsen Ernestinischer Hausorden, Grokreuz und Bruststern mit Schwertern). Instituted 25 December 1833 by Duke Friedrich of Saxe Altenburg, Duke Ernst I of Saxe Coburg Gotha, and Duke Bernhard II of Saxe Meiningen. (1833 1918 issue). A superb Saxe Ernestine House Order Grand Cross set, consisting of a large and impressive sash badge in Gold, featuring a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms and ball finials, with gilt crossed swords piercing the