Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II visually-hidden the other without its ribbon)

the other without its ribbon)

scattered interruptions in the fabrics on the upper

among other special forces/clandestine/raiding units

below is a flaming grenade and a blue enamel ribbon with the inscription “1921 26 MAIJA” (1921 26 May)

Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II visually-hidden the other without its ribbon)(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