Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Of Saxe-Ernestine, Grand Cross Star, Military Division, C. 1940 certificate_of_authenticity marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "M4/22" (Friedrich Linden

1879 with the Veterinary Department

measuring 40 mm (w) x 46 mm (h)

above a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

and reverted to the rank of Private upon the transfer

Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Of Saxe-Ernestine, Grand Cross Star, Military Division, C. 1940 certificate_of_authenticity marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)(Sachsen Ernestinischer Hausorden). Instituted March 25, 1833 by Duke Ernst I of Coburg Gotha, Duke Friedrich of Altenburg, and Duke Bernhard Erich Freund of Saxony Meiningen. Type II. (Issue 1864 ). A rare award in silver and Gold, displaying multi piece construction, an eight point star presenting clusters of nine smooth rays of alternating silver and cladded Gold clusters, the center of the star presents a white enamelled cross with ball finials,