Order of St. Joachim, Ladies' Small Cross

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  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    June 20, 1775
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘St. Joachims-Orden, Kreuz der Kleinkreuzträgerinnen'.

Physical Description


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 skull with crossed bones behind it. 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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    $5,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

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  • Size

    33x47mm

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