Saxony, Kingdom. A Military Order Of St. Henry, Knight’s Cross, C.1918 United Republic of light soiling and discolouration evident

light soiling and discolouration evident on the white embroidery on the wing

SCHALMEYER HAMBURG SUDSEEHAUS" maker stamp printed in black on the rayon fabric below

Malignant Endocarditis" (endocarditis = bacterial or fungal infection of the endocardium = inner lining of the heart

the contents framed in a beaded trim on both sides

and the faces of the men blanched with fear

Saxony, Kingdom. A Military Order Of St. Henry, Knight’s Cross, C.1918 United Republic of light soiling and discolouration evident(Militr St. Heinrichs Orden Knights Cross). 1918 1921 Issue. A Maltese cross constructed of silver gilt; the obverse with a central enameled medallion depicting St. Hentry wielding a tri pronged scepter and an orb, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, inscribed Frid(ericus), Aug(ustus) d(ei) Garatia) Rex Sax(oniae) Instrauravit (Latin Frederick August by the Grace of God, King of Saxony); with the outer edges of the Maltese cross in white enamels and