Order of the Wendish Crown, Military Division, Commander Cross (in gold)
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SKU: 01.MSW.0101.206.01.002
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A Maltese cross constructed of solid gold, with white enameled arms, with solid gold lions and crossed gold swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a central medallion of blue enamels, with a raised gold Wendish crown, surrounded by a ring of red enamels, inscribed “Per Aspera Ad Astra” (Through Hardship to the Stars) in gold capital letters; the reverse with a central medallion of blue enamels, inscribed in gold with the royal monogram; suspended from a large golden hollow royal crown, with a double looped ring for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon; measuring 63.14 mm (w) x 63.03 mm (h); weighing 69.2 grams; in absolutely mint condition.
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 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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