Saxony, Kingdom. An Order Of The Rue Crown, Miniature, C. 1900 Auction Archive on a red enameled cross

on a red enameled cross base

exhibits good detail

The blade sits flush with the nickel-plated upper crossguard

exhibiting tears

Saxony, Kingdom. An Order Of The Rue Crown, Miniature, C. 1900 Auction Archive on a red enameled crossInstituted on July 20, 1807 by King Friedrich August I. Two piece construction, composed of silver gilt, a green enamel Maltese Cross with white enamel border, between each arm are crowns with ornate detailing, the obverse presents a white enamel centerpiece inscribed with a crowned FA surrounded by a thin green ring and gilt detailing, the reverse presents a white enamel centerpiece inscribed PROVI DENTIAE MEMOR surrounded by a thin green enamel ring