Order of the Wendish Crown, Civil Division, Grand Commander (in silver gilt)

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SKU: 01.MSW.0101.104.01.001

Estimated market value:

$1,900 USD

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Estimated market value:

$1,900 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: PER ASPERA AD ASTRA Rev: FF
  • Size
    61x87.5mm

History


The Order of the Wendish Crown was jointly founded by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Grand Duke Frederick William of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, and was conferred upon citizens who rendered meritorious civil and military service to the Mecklenburg houses.

The order was conferred upon citizens of both Mecklenburg states. The order decorations awarded in each state featured the same form, but had different obverse inscriptions and reverse monograms.

The number of individuals admitted into the order was limited and each province was allowed to admit a set number of people. Mecklenburg-Schwerin was allowed to confer a much larger number of awards.

Only members of recognised Christian churches were allowed to receive the order.

The awards conferred for military merit featured crossed swords through the centre of the cross.

The Grand Commander was only awarded to individuals who had attained the minimum rank of Major General.

The Grand Commander and the Commander are physically the same. The only difference between the two grades is that the Grand Commander was awarded with an associated Breast Star.

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