Saxony, Kingdom. An Albrecht Order, Ii Class Knight, C.1900 Hold with post card backer

with post card backer

The letter is signed by Herbert Backe (1896–1947)

dated “1914” and inscribed “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (Latin - Being United)

The tunic is fabricated from a fine dark gray wool and is adorned with shoulder boards

1830-1846 issue

Saxony, Kingdom. An Albrecht Order, Ii Class Knight, C.1900 Hold with post card backerInstituted 31 December 1850 by Frederick Augustus II. 1876 1918 Issue. In silver consisting of a Latin Cross set with white enameled arms, obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a Gold rightward facing bust of Albert III, surrounded by a blue enameled ring with Gold inscription of ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS (ALBERT THE MERCIFUL) along with arabesques, reverse with an analogous medallion bearing a central Saxon coat of arms in Gold and enamels,