Order of St. Joachim, Grand Commander Cross

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SKU: 01.SXS.0101.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$35,000 USD

  • Order of St. Joachim, Grand Commander Cross Obverse
  • Order of St. Joachim, Grand Commander Cross Reverse

Estimated market value:

$35,000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Size
    63x90mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Order of St. Joachim, Grand Commander Cross is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 36, October 31, 2008. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/36Auktion_S65_128.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A Maltese cross, constructed of gold and enamel. The cross is enamelled in white with small gold borders. In between the tips of the 12 o’clock arm is a mobile golden tournament helmet. The obverse centre medallion is in white and features St. Joachim in painted enamel, wearing a green cape and green cap, as well as a white satchel over the right shoulder and a shepherd’s staff in his right hand. The medallion ring features two green enamelled laurel branches, forming a wreath. The reverse is similar, except that the centre medallion features a green enamelled cross pattée. On a loop for suspension, on a dark green ribbon.

History


The Order of St. Joachim was instituted by Prince Christian Franz. The purpose of the order was to aid the needy of all religious denominations.

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