Saxony, Kingdom. A Civil Merit Order, Ii Class Knight, C.1910 Newly Listed the reverse inscribed “Für treue

the reverse inscribed “Für treue Dienste im Reichsarbeitsdienst” (German - For loyal service in the National Labour Service) on a loop for suspension from a period original ladies ribbon with a miniature on the ribbon

he became one of just two Netman awarded the Polar Medal in bronze - and the only man to receive the clasp dated 1929-34

Captain Gibbons' fight to obtain reinstatement to active duty was aided by former President Theodore Roosevelt

its blade is in near mint condition with a fine nickel plated surface

Condition: good

Saxony, Kingdom. A Civil Merit Order, Ii Class Knight, C.1910 Newly Listed the reverse inscribed “Für treue(Zivil Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz 2. Klasse). Instituted on 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich Augustus 1. Second Model. (Issued 1891 1918). A white enameled Maltese cross with narrow gold edging, in silver, centre obverse presenting a separately applied gilt crowned Saxon coat of arms in coloured enamel, circled with gilt, surrounded by the inscription FRIED. AUG. K. V. SACHSEN D. 7. JUN. 1815 (FRIEDRICH AUGUST KING OF SAXONY, 7 JUNE 1815) over white