Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II visually-hidden scattered interruptions in the fabrics

scattered interruptions in the fabrics on the upper

piping is orange

The large buttons are maker marked "WATERBURY BUTTON CO

among other special forces/clandestine/raiding units

mounted to a base in silver with petals in alternating red and green enamels

Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II visually-hidden scattered interruptions in the fabrics(Sachsen Ernestinischer Hausorden Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 25. 3. 1833. (1834 1890 issue). Constructed of silver, on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central medallion featuring the leftward facing bust of Duke Ernst within an oak wreath tied together at the base, the reverse bearing the Saxe Ernestine coat of arms circumscribed with Fideliter Et