Albert Order
The Albert Order (German: Albrechts-Orden or Albrechtsorden) was created on 31 December 1850 by King Frederick Augustus II of Saxony to commemorate Albert III, Duke of Saxony (known as Albert the Bold). It was to be awarded to anyone who had served the state well, for civil virtue, science and art.
| Albert Order Albrechts-Orden or Albrechtsorden | |
|---|---|
Grand Cross Star of the order | |
| Awarded by Kingdom of Saxony | |
| Type | Order of merit |
| Established | 31 December 1850 |
| Eligibility | Saxon civilians and military officers |
| Awarded for | service to the state for civil virtue, science, art and after 1860 the military |
| Status | Obsolete |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Military Order of St. Henry |
| Next (lower) | Civil Order of Saxony |
Ribbon of the order | |
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