Order of Saint George, Knight's Cross Breast Star (with facetted rays)

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SKU: 01.HAN.0101.103.01.001

Estimated market value:

$4,700 USD

  • Order of Saint George, Knight's Cross Breast Star (with facetted rays) Obverse

Estimated market value:

$4,700 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: NUNQUAM RETRORSUM
  • Size
    88mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version was first awarded in 1860 and is constructed of silver and enamels with facetted rays.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Order of Saint George, Knight's Cross Breast Star (with facetted rays) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 34, December 18/19, 2007. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/34Auktion_S97_224.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


An eight-rayed star constructed of silver and enamels. The obverse centre bears a circular medallion with the image of St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, encompassed by a border with the inscription "NUNQUAM RETRORSUM" and foliage tied with a ribbon at the bottom of the border. Weighing 77.9 grams.

History


The Order of Saint George was founded by King Ernst August I of Hanover on April 23, 1839. It originally was titled as the Order of the House of Hannover. The order was conferred in recognition of extraordinary service to the Kingdom of Hannover.

The statutes of the Order of Saint George appointed the King of Hannover as the Grand Master of the order, and there is only one class, the Knights of St. George. The order allowed for 16 members outside of the royal family, and this number could not be exceeded unless on special grounds as declared by the King. Individuals, except for the Dukes and Princes of Hannover, had to be at least 13-years-old before they could be admitted into the order. Only nobility with unblemished reputations were considered for entry into the order. In addition, individuals who had already received the Grand Cross of the Guelphic Order were eligible to receive the award.

The motto of the Order is: Nunquam retrorsum (never backward).

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