Friedrich Order, Type II, Military Division, Grand Cross

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  • Friedrich Order, Type II, Military Division, Grand Cross (in silver gilt) Obverse
  • Friedrich Order, Type II, Military Division, Grand Cross (in silver gilt) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    January 1, 1830

History


The Friedrich Order was established by King Wilhelm I on January 1, 1830, to commemorate his father King Friedrich I for his great service to the royal house and to the state of Württemberg. The order was awarded in recognition of meritorious military and civil service rendered to the royal house.

From 1830 to 1856, the order featured a single Cross grade with an associated Breast Star. In 1856, the order was amended to include the grades of Grand Cross with Grand Cross Breast Star, I Class Commander with I Class Commander Breast Star, II Class Commander, and Knight.

Type I order recipients were granted personal knighthood. They were required to incorporate the decoration they received into their title, as well as into their coat of arms. Type II order recipients were not granted personal knighthood.

As of September 19, 1870, surmounting crossed swords could be added to all grades to recognise a recipient for military merit in wartime. At the same time, the Knight grade was divided into the two separate grades of I Class Knight and II Class Knight. Previous recipients of the Knight Grade were upgraded to I Class Knight. Some sources falsely claim that the Knight grade was divided in 1866.

As of 1890, swords could also be added to the Breast Stars of the order.

In 1892, King Wilhelm II added the grade of Golden Merit Medal to the order.

As of March 6, 1899, surmounting crowns could be added to the Grand Cross and the Grand Cross Breast Star to recognise a recipient for exceptional and special merit.

As of 1917, the Grand Cross could be worn as a neck decoration.

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Versions

  • Price

    $7,400 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: FRIEDRICH KÖNIG VON WÜRTTEMBERG Rev: DEM VERDIENSTE GOTT UND MEIN RECHT

  • Size

    62mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    It is estimated that gold and silver gilt versions of the Grand Cross with Swords were awarded a total of 107 times.

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  • Price

    $6,200 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: FRIEDRICH KÖNIG VON WÜRTTEMBERG Rev: DEM VERDIENSTE GOTT UND MEIN RECHT

  • Size

    62mm

  • Maker

    Württemberg Royal Mint, Stuttgart

  • Version Remarks

    It is estimated that gold and silver gilt versions of the Grand Cross with Swords were awarded a total of 107 times.

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  • Price

    $12,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: FRIEDRICH KÖNIG VON WÜRTTEMBERG Rev: DEM VERDIENSTE GOTT UND MEIN RECHT

  • Size

    62mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    It is estimated that the Grand Cross with Crown was awarded 13 times. One of these was in gold.

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  • Price

    $8,000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: FRIEDRICH KÖNIG VON WÜRTTEMBERG Rev: DEM VERDIENSTE GOTT UND MEIN RECHT

  • Size

    62mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    It is estimated that the Grand Cross with Crown was awarded 13 times. One of these was in gold.

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