Saxony, Kingdom. A Group Of Saxon Decorations Newly Listed The 33rd Indian Mountain Regiment

The 33rd Indian Mountain Regiment was under the 53rd Infantry Brigade that had been trained for an amphibious assault on the north-west corner of Akyab Island

it was first awarded in 1935

Footnote: From the series “Oxford Pamphlets on World Affairs”

surrounded by a ring inscribed “Albertus Animous” (Latin - Albert the Merciful)

the Clasp to the Iron Cross 1st Class 1939 on August 21

Saxony, Kingdom. A Group Of Saxon Decorations Newly Listed The 33rd Indian Mountain Regiment(Schsische Abzeichen). A group of three Saxon decorations, including a 9 Year Long Service Medal, constructed of nickel silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of Friedrich August III inside of a laurel and oak leaf wreath, topped by a royal crown, with an inscription of TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE (FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE FLAG), unmarked, measuring 29. 95 mm in diameter, weighing 15. 7