WW1 Iron Cross, Royal Saxon Albert Order Group of Medals 100% original RARE
The Medals are :-
The Iron Cross - The Iron Cross was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, and later in the German Empire (1871–1918) and Nazi Germany (1933–1945). It was established by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia in March 1813 backdated to the birthday of his late wife Queen Louise on the 10th March 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars (EK 1813).
The Honour Cross with Swords - The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, commonly, but incorrectly, known as the Hindenburg Cross was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Republic, by an order dated the 13th July 1934, to commemorate the distinguished deeds of the German people during the First World War.
The Royal Saxon Albert Order, Knight, II Class With swords (Very Rare) - Albert the Bold (1443-1500), a man of great strength and courage, was Duke of Saxony and founder of the Albertine branch of the ruling Wettin family. The Order was founded in his memory on the 31st December 1850 by King Friedrich Augustus II to recognise ‘all those who render useful service to the state, or who distinguish themselves through civil merit, science, art, etc., who have earned a claim to Our recognition’. On the 29th October 1866, following the Austro-Prussian War in which Saxony sided with Austria, King Johann amended the statutes so that the Order might be awarded both for civilian merit in war and as a military award. This version dates from 1910 onwards and would have been awarded during World War I.
The Friedrich August Medal - The Medal was instituted by King Friedrich August III on the 23rd April 1905 to be awarded in recognition of meritorious service by servicemen from sergeant downwards and civil persons of similar rank in war and peace (‘zur Anerkennung verdienstlicher Leistungen bei Mannschaften vom Feldwebel abwärts und diesen im Range gleichstehenden Zivilpersonen im Kriege und Frieden’).
The Honour Cross with Swords - The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, commonly, but incorrectly, known as the Hindenburg Cross was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Republic, by an order dated the 13th July 1934, to commemorate the distinguished deeds of the German people during the First World War.