Saxon Merit Order Commander ... Pre 1871 For Foreigners

[Guest Rick Research]

:love: Lured by the renown of my Magic Epson, this gold and painted porcelain beauty came by to visit yesterday:

[Guest Rick Research]

The reverse, "Dem Verdienste" was used between 1828 and 1871 for non-Saxons. Saxon natives had "F?r Verdienste und Treue," which became the only reverse from 1871 to 1918.

The ribbon stripes got lighter in the 20th century.

[Guest Rick Research]

Closeups... because when will another ever turn up on my doorstep, before wandering off again? Siiiiiigh.

[Guest Rick Research]

[Ulsterman]

In a word-

stunning-

Looks as if you had some world class visitors the other day! :jumping:

[Christian L]

Very nice and old piece!

May i ask, which size this order has?

Thanks for showing Christian

[Guest Rick Research]

I wasn't measuring them... I was wiping sweat off my paws (90?F/33?C) and scanning, scanning, scanning.

According to Weber, Arnol;d, & Keil, from 1828 to 1870 there were 87 of these awarded--and this is definitely from the late period (1849+) of which there were only 17 of that total!!!!!!! :speechless1:

[Scott Powell]

thank you so very much for posting this,and the other orders you have posted. i have really enjoyed your posts, these Saxon awards are stunning

[Ed_Haynes]

Lovely things.

And nicely scanned too.