HRH Grand Duke Carl Alexander of Saxony
✶ 24 June 1818 in Weimar
✟ 5 January 1901 in Weimar
Appointed
Weimar 9 June 1875
motto
Vigilando ascendimus (We raise ourselves through vigilance)
shield
Painted av 1888 Carl Högberg. Date of death added 1901 by the same artist.
other awards
Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav 1882
Biography
Son of Grand Duke Carl Friedrich. Succeeded him as Grand Duke 1853.
Received the order at King Oscar II’s visit to Weimar.
Placement
Not on display.