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266 and Knights. The number is unlimited, while the Commanders previously nominated are to belong to the first class.

4. The badge to consist of a gold octagonal cross, with wide edges enamelled white. 'The middle, to show a round yellow enamelled scutcheon, containing the portrait of the Emperor Henry in armour and full imperial state robes, as also the name 'St. Henricus,' beneath it. The blue ring round it, to exhibit the legend: 'Frederick Augustus.' D. G. Rex Saxoniz instauravit.'

The reverse of the cross to be blue enamelled, and to show the royal Saxon arms, with the inscription 'Virtuti in Bello.' The four angles round the middle to be filled out with green branches of the Saxon rue wreath. This decoration is to be of three different sizes, for three different classes.

5. The Knights of the Grand Cross, to wear the decoration of the largest size across the right shoulder, towards the left hip, by a wide (three inches wide) sky blue ribbon, with citron coloured stripes near the borders, and accompanied by an octagonal radiant star, embroidered in gold, and fastened to the coat on the left side, and measuring four inches from point to point. The middle of the obverse to show the above motto: ' Virtuti in Bello.'

The. Commanders, of both classes, to wear the cross of middle size round the neck suspended by a similar ribbon three inches wide, and those of the first class to have, in addition, fastened to the left side of the coat the above star of smaller size, measuring only three inches from point to point.

The Knights to wear the small cross at the second buttonhole suspended by a similar ribbon of only two inches wide. These decorations are to be constantly worn by the members.

6. With the exception of the monarch as Grand Master, and the royal Prince, no member to be allowed, without special permission, to adorn the decoration with precious stones.