Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, I Class Commander’s Cross by G.A. Scharffenberg, c. 1915 certificate_of_authenticity 78th HIGHLANDERS)

78th HIGHLANDERS)

demonstrating loss of gilt and silver finish throughout

(1914-1916)

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Edmonton under the authority of G

The former measures 130 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) overall

Saxony, Kingdom. An Albert Order, I Class Commander’s Cross by G.A. Scharffenberg, c. 1915 certificate_of_authenticity 78th HIGHLANDERS)(Albrechtsorden Komturkreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 31 December 1850 by King Friedrich August II. (1876 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Latin Cross with white enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by a green enameled oak leaf wreath, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing gilded and rightward facing profile of Duke Albert III, situated within a blue enameled ring