Saxony, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Ii Class Knight, C.1895 Hold A 50 Jahre (1890-1940) Thanhausen

A 50 Jahre (1890-1940) Thanhausen badge

an interesting item in very fine condition

who at the time was serving overseas with the 2nd Canadian Field Ambulance

measuring 50 mm x 44 mm

Saxony, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Ii Class Knight, C.1895 Hold A 50 Jahre (1890-1940) Thanhausen(Zivil Verdiensorden Ritterkreuz 2. Klasse). Issued 1876 1910. A silver Maltese cross with white enameled arms; the obverse with a center white enameled medallion depicting the Saxon crowned royal monogram, surrounded by a silver ring; the reverse with a similar white enameled medallion, inscribed Fr Verdiesnt und Treue (German For Merit and Loyalty) within a laurel wreath; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; an unmarked example;