Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II certificate_of_authenticity including three Medals for Faithful

including three Medals for Faithful Service in the Militarised Organs of the Interior Ministry

I:G:" and date stamped in black ink "März 1937" (March 1937) on the rear

257mm (w) x 221mm (l) x 50mm (d)

The Group lost 171 aircraft Missing in Action

Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II certificate_of_authenticity including three Medals for Faithful(Sachsen Ernestinischer Hausorden Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 25. 3. 1833. (1834 1890 issue). Constructed of silver, on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central medallion featuring the leftward facing bust of Duke Ernst within an oak wreath tied together at the base, the reverse bearing the Saxe Ernestine coat of arms circumscribed with Fideliter Et