Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare Military Order Of St. Henry, Grand Cross Breast Star, C.1805 United Republic of followed by a Preface by

followed by a Preface by Skertchly dated February 28

thirteen with original ribbons

Instituted in 1857

3 mm (w) x 39 mm (h)

and with scenes of aerial battles between the Luftwaffe and Royal Air Force over the ocean

Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare Military Order Of St. Henry, Grand Cross Breast Star, C.1805 United Republic of followed by a Preface by(Kniglicher Militr St. Heinrichs Orden, Bruststern zum Grokreuz). Instituted 7 October 1736 by Prince Elector August III. (c. 1805 issue). A rare and striking Breast Star to the Grand Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry, constructed of gilded silver, presenting as an eight pointed star with each ray culminating in a narrow eyelet for sew on attachment, the rays of the obverse featuring cascading steps emulating the sequins featured on embroidered