{"product_id":"albert-order-commander-cross-with-swords-and-crown-saxony-type-ii-1850-reproduction","title":"Albert Order Commander Cross with Swords \u0026 Crown – Saxony Type II 1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ereproduction of the Albert Order Commander’s Cross with Crown and Swords\u003c\/strong\u003e, Civil Division, Type II, originally awarded by the \u003cstrong\u003eKingdom of Saxony\u003c\/strong\u003e. It represents one of the most prestigious decorations conferred for \u003cstrong\u003edistinguished civil and military merit\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining elegant craftsmanship with rich historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏛 Historical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Saxon Order of Albert\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAlbrechts-Orden\u003c\/em\u003e) was established on \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 31, 1850\u003c\/strong\u003e, by \u003cstrong\u003eKing Frederick Augustus II of Saxony\u003c\/strong\u003e to honor the legacy of \u003cstrong\u003eDuke Albert the Bold\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was awarded for excellence in \u003cstrong\u003escience, the arts, public service\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emilitary leadership\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially after the upheavals of the \u003cstrong\u003e1848 revolutions\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eDresden Uprising of 1849\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCommander Cross with Swords and Crown\u003c\/strong\u003e was a higher-grade decoration reserved for senior officers and high-ranking civilians. The \u003cstrong\u003ecrossed swords\u003c\/strong\u003e denote military merit, and the \u003cstrong\u003egilded crown\u003c\/strong\u003e signifies elevated rank and royal recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧭 Design Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite-enameled Latin cross\u003c\/strong\u003e with fine gold edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen oak wreath\u003c\/strong\u003e with red enamel acorns between the arms – symbolizing strength and valor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGilt royal crown\u003c\/strong\u003e surmounting the cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossed swords\u003c\/strong\u003e behind the medallion – signifying military distinction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse center medallion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blue ring inscribed \u003cem\u003e“ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS”\u003c\/em\u003e (“Albert the Courageous”) surrounding a gold portrait of young Duke Albert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse center\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saxon coat of arms with \u003cem\u003e“1850”\u003c\/em\u003e inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounted on a \u003cstrong\u003ewide green-and-white neck ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e with back clasp and blue neck tie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Approximate Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedal height\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~58 mm (including crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRibbon width\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eMetal base with enamel and gilt finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Substantial, suitable for display and presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532336410818,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/2H5A5185_0adbeaaf-ec73-4288-a239-fa61b935a08c.jpg?v=1785748062","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/albert-order-commander-cross-with-swords-and-crown-saxony-type-ii-1850-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}