Awards of Germany - Order of Albrecht Cross of Albrecht with swords (2nd form)

The Order of Albrecht was established on December 31, 1850 by King Frederick Augustus II. Initially consisted of 5 classes. The classes were Grand Cross, Komtur 1st and 2nd. Class, knight and small cross. 1861 was named 6. The class added a gold and silver medal for merit. The Albrecht Cross was established by King Albert on January 31, 1876. The cross replaced the Meritorious Service Medal awarded by then and formed the 6th class of the Order of Albrecht. The first form was issued until 1909 and was made of several parts. The 2nd form depicted here has been granted since 1910 and minted in a single piece. Later crosses tended to be made of silver-plated white metal. When performed with swords, crosses with smooth backs of swords or with embossed swords were found. The inscription on the medallions is also slightly larger. The Medal of Merit of the Order of Albrecht could be exchanged for a new cross. The Albrecht Cross with swords was awarded about 1,400 times.

Elongated cross made of silver. The cruciform arms are widened at the ends and bordered by 3 thin lines. Front and back with a circular embossed middle shield. 2 ancient swords are crossed through the center. On the upper cruciform shoulder is an ornament with a wide ear and a belt ring.

Front side:

• Central shield with a wide edge. On it is the inscription - ALBERTUS - ANIMOSUS -.
At the
• bottom is an ornament, and in the center is a 6-tier star.
In
• the closed field is a portrait of Albrecht the Receiver, facing right.

Downside:

• Central shield with a wide edge. Above is a 6-striped star and side decorations.
• Bottom number of the year - 1850 -
In a surrounded
• field is a Saxon coat of arms with a royal crown.

Tape:

Obverse: Order of Albrecht Cross of Albrecht with swords (2nd form)

Reverse: Order of Albrecht Cross of Albrecht with swords (2nd form)

Established:

December 31, 1850 by King Frederick Augustus II.
January 31, 1876 Albrechtskreuz, established by King Albert

Awarded:

1. Form 1876 to 1911
2. Form 1911 to 1918.

Data:

• Material: white silver-plated metal
• Size: 34mm x 46mm, swords 38.5mm x 3mm
• Weight: 21.3g

estimated collector price:

240 - 260 € double-embossed swords
210 - 230 € single-seat swords

OEK Number:

2216, 2216/1