Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare Order Of Merit, Civil Division Commander’s Star, By G.a. Scharffenberg, C.1900 Auction Archive he was admitted to the

he was admitted to the British Military Hospital in Hanover

all three lugs intact (the design of this badge is illustrated on page 15 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (HP

He remained in military service after the war

a Navigator (N) Wing and a Radio Observer (RO) Wing

1941 in the German House

Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare Order Of Merit, Civil Division Commander’s Star, By G.a. Scharffenberg, C.1900 Auction Archive he was admitted to the(Verdienstorden Bruststern zum Komtur). Instituted 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich August I. (1891 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and multi coloured enamels, consisting of a four pointed star, the obverse presenting with ribbed arms simulating rays, with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of FR VERDIENST UND TREUE (FOR MERIT AND LOYALTY), surrounded by a ring of white enamel overlaid by a circular oak leaf wreath