International. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, Cross of Merit Newly Listed An early award consisting of

An early award consisting of a ball-tipped silver gilt Maltese cross with scaly arms and red enamels

branches both in silver gilt

the obverse centre presents the left-facing bust of Friedrich circumscribed by the inscription FRIEDRICH HERZOG VON ANHALT

(Bund Sächsischer und Thüringischer Landesmannschaften Abzeichen)

with silver laurel wreath segments in each quadrant

International. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, Cross of Merit Newly Listed An early award consisting of(Sovrano Militare Ordine Ospedaliero di San Giovanni di Gerusalemme, di Rodi e di Malta). Instituted in the twelfth century. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 69. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, on its original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, extremely fine. Accompanied by its Miniature, in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked,