Germany – Imperial States – Saxony: Royal Saxon Albert Order – Albert Cross in Silver, 1st type with separate centres 1876-1909 issue.
Condition: Nearly Extremely Fine
The Order was founded in his memory on the 31st December 1850 by King Friedrich Augustus II to recognise all those who render useful service to the state, or who distinguish themselves through civil merit, science, art who have earned a claim to our recognition. On the 31st January 1876 the statues were amended and the Albert Cross was added to the Order. Some 5,573 examples were awarded before the Cross was changed to one-piece construction from silvered metal in 1909.
