Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Silver Merit Cross For Art And Science, Prototype Example certificate_of_authenticity measuring 48 mm x 31

measuring 48 mm x 31 mm

all in extremely fine condition

in golden-yellow machine embroidery depicting a sawfish

RAF Transport Command Sweetheart Badge

makers cartouche at centre for Lemoine Fils

Saxe-Meiningen, Duchy. A Silver Merit Cross For Art And Science, Prototype Example certificate_of_authenticity measuring 48 mm x 31(Silbernes Verdienstkreuz fr Kunst und Wissenschaft, Prototyp). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with a central rightward facing profile of Duke Georg of Saxe Meiningen, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), within an oak leaf wreath, with a stylized wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 36. 17