Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order, Grand Cross Star With Swords, Miniature, C.1918 United Republic of engraver marked "EMILE VLOORS" (1871-1952)

engraver marked "EMILE VLOORS" (1871-1952) on the obverse

displaying minor signs of usage

extensive cracking and peeling in the moisture shield

RZM M1/16 marked

barrel hinge

Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order, Grand Cross Star With Swords, Miniature, C.1918 United Republic of engraver marked "EMILE VLOORS" (1871-1952)(Sachsen Ernestinischer Hausorden). Instituted on 25 December 1833. (II Model, issued 1864 1935). An eight rayed silvered bronze star, the vertical and horizontal arms are gilded while the diagonal arms are silvered, with a white enameled eight pointed, four armed Maltese cross, bordered with wide, golden edges and tipped with golden finials, gilded swords cross mounted at 12 o'clock arm, at the center shows a green enameled Gold crown, bordered by