Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare Military Order Of St. Henry, Grand Cross Breast Star, C.1805 United Republic of 4mm (w) x 66

4mm (w) x 66

the markings on the package in black ink

Cross of the European Confederation of Former Combatants (Croix de la Confédération Européenne des Anciens Combattants)

measures 24 mm in diameter

the knot with a field grey wool backer

Saxony, Kingdom. A Rare Military Order Of St. Henry, Grand Cross Breast Star, C.1805 United Republic of 4mm (w) x 66(Kniglicher Militr St. Heinrichs Orden, Bruststern zum Grokreuz). Instituted 7 October 1736 by Prince Elector August III. (c. 1805 issue). A rare and striking Breast Star to the Grand Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry, constructed of gilded silver, presenting as an eight pointed star with each ray culminating in a narrow eyelet for sew on attachment, the rays of the obverse featuring cascading steps emulating the sequins featured on embroidered