Saxony, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star, C.1940 GTRexclude 246947" at the lower left

246947" at the lower left and marked with a copyright circled "c" above "U

the lid interior in white-cream silk

Temporary Lieutenant (A) John Philip Scott

wearing a Luftwaffe flight jacket and with the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords clearly visible

Saxony, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star, C.1940 GTRexclude 246947" at the lower left(Zivil Verdienstorden). Instituted on 7 June 1815 by King Friedrich Augustus. Type II. 1891 1918 Issue. Civil Division. A eight armed silver star presenting clusters of five smooth rays, the obverse medallion in white enamel with the central inscription FR VERDIENST UND TREUE (For Merit and Faith), surrounded by a green and red enamelled wreath, encircled by a beaded gilt ring, the reverse presents a singular vertical pin assembly, measures 89. 37mm