Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A Miniature House Order Of Saxe-Ernestine, With 1914/18 Clasp, C.1918 Auction the box is fitted together

the box is fitted together with finger joints which adds a subtle detailing to the edges

(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939

The book contains 632 pages of text

surface rust on the pickelhaube helmet insignia plate

Medal of Merit of the People's Republic

Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A Miniature House Order Of Saxe-Ernestine, With 1914/18 Clasp, C.1918 Auction the box is fitted together(Herzoglich Sachsen Ernestinischer Hausorden Miniatur). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms completing in ball finials and joined together through the quadrants by gilded lions rampant, the obverse bearing a central gilt medallion featuring a raised profile of Duke Ernst, within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt inscription of FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER (FAITHFUL AND