Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II certificate_of_authenticity I:G:" and date stamped in

I:G:" and date stamped in black ink "März 1937" (March 1937) on the rear

RAF Transport Command Sweetheart Badge

14mm (h – inclusive of integral ring)

reverse centre presents a white-enamelled centre shield bearing the hand painted coat of arms of Oldenburg with an ermine coat and crown

257mm (w) x 221mm (l) x 50mm (d)

Saxony-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order Merit Cross without Swords, Type II certificate_of_authenticity I:G:" and date stamped in(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