Saxony, Kingdom. A Merit Cross Case Of Issue, By G.a. Scharffenberg Auction by Viennese maker Rothe (double

by Viennese maker Rothe (double marked FR and also Gemsenkopf mark for 18Kt

exhibiting scattered soiling

stamped in black ink on the reverse "FEDERAL PHOTOS 1405 Mackay St

the quadrants of the cross joined by stylized lions

a large bell in front of the soldiers at the right

Saxony, Kingdom. A Merit Cross Case Of Issue, By G.a. Scharffenberg Auction by Viennese maker Rothe (double(Verdienstkreuz Etui). Constructed of heavy card stock with a faux green leather exterior, the lid with stamped inscription of V. K., the interior with a padded green satin lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed beige velvet medal bed, opening with a functional magnetic metal snap button and a functional magnetic metal hinge, the reverse with dual makers marks of G. A. SCHARFFENBERG, DRESDEN and C. E. KUNATH, DRESDEN, measuring 57 mm (w) x