Saxony, Kingdom. An Honour Cross For Volunteer Nursing United Republic of three other brothers also served

three other brothers also served in the World War I

An impressive and highly desirable enameled white cross Pattée in Gold

Immediately below are two rows of horizontal thread loops

the obverse with a separately applied plate depicting the Dutch crown surrounded by a ribbed circle

1892 instituted the medal for award to the officers

Saxony, Kingdom. An Honour Cross For Volunteer Nursing United Republic of three other brothers also served(Ehrenkreuz fr freiwillige Wohlfahrtspflege im Kriege). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Friedrich August inside of a blue enameled ring, the reverse with central dates 1914 1916, with laurel and oak leaf branches through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 27. 71 mm (w) x 32. 64 mm (h), weighing 10. 3 grams, in near