Anhalt, Duchy. A House Order Of Albert The Bear, Commander Cross, C.1900 Newly Listed then the chevron devices seemed

then the chevron devices seemed that much more justified in the eyes of combat veterans

In regards to the badge

only slight enamel chipping on one arm

Ink signed by Major Gunzel

number 263538

Anhalt, Duchy. A House Order Of Albert The Bear, Commander Cross, C.1900 Newly Listed then the chevron devices seemed(Hausorden Albrecht des Bren Komturkreuz). Instituted on 18 November 1836 by Henry, Duke of Anhalt Kthen, Leopold IV, Duke of Anhalt Dessau, and Alexander Karl, Duke of Anhalt Bernburg. An oval ring constructed of gilded bronze, obverse displaying a bricked, fortressed wall rising diagonally to the right with three battlements and a gate, a right facing bear, wearing a crown and collar, climbs the fortress, surrounded by the inscription FUERCHTE GOTT