Kingdom of Saxony, Saxon War Honor Cross of the League of Saxon Front Soldiers, white version

Kingdom of Saxony, Saxon War Honor Cross of the League of Saxon Front Soldiers, white versionThe cross is made of gilded base metal, partially enameled in white, green, and gold. The piece is in very good, virtually unworn condition. The gilding is complete, the enamel flawless. It is on its original white-green-black-yellow ribbon with a gilded base metal sword inlay attached by clips. Dimensions: 47,2 × 39,1 mm, Weight: 27,5 g.
Very rare, in very good condition!

The Saxon War Honor Cross was awarded by the League of Saxon Front Soldiers within the German Veterans' Association 1914/18 e.V. The League established a wide variety of awards for its members. While the honor crosses were issued by the League, they had to be paid for by the recipient.

Enameled, embossed, oblong cross made of gilded base metal. Obverse and reverse with an applied, round central medallion. The arms of the cross are gold-bordered and enameled white. Between each arm is a triangle consisting of nine rays. A soldered round eyelet with a ribbon ring is attached to the upper arm.

Front (obverse):

• On the lower arm of the cross are two crossed golden swords.
• The central shield is gold-bordered with a wide, green enameled border.
• The golden inscription reads: “PROVIDENTIAE MEMOR” Latin for “Mindful of Providence”
• Within the enclosed, white enameled field, the Saxon coat of arms is surmounted by a crown.

Reverse side:

• The central shield is gold-bordered with a wide, green enameled border.
• The golden inscription reads: “LIEU UND BESTANDIG” (Faithful and Steadfast), with a laurel branch below.
• The enclosed, white enameled field contains the years "1914 1918" (World War I), separated by a horizontal line.

Band:

26 mm wide, edges white/green 4 mm each, center stripe 10 mm horizontal alternating yellow/black stripes.