German Awards - Order of Albrecht Bear Knightly Badge 1. Class with swords

The knightly sign shown here is 1. The sword class has been assigned since 1864 and is very rare. Before World War I, there were only 60. Nothing is known about the size of the awards in World War I. A total of 100 knighthoods with swords were awarded. Knightly signs of the 1st class have always been made of bronze with gilding. Other materials, such as gold and silver, are not considered official.
The order was established by the Dukes Henry of Anhalt-Kötensky (1830-1847), Leopold Friedrich of Anhalt-Dessau (1817-1871) and Alexander Karl of Anhalt-Bernburg (1834-1863). As it was said, the order was awarded for loyalty and devotion, talents and legitimate official activities. The classes of the order were originally: a large cross, commander, knight, gold and silver medals for merit. Effective March 18, 1848, commanders were assigned to the 1st Class with a star and 2. Class without stellar division. On February 8, 1854, the following unit took place. Knights became Knights 1. Class in Gold and Knights 2. The class is divided into silver.
On July 18, 1864, swords were added to them for their merits in the war. They are installed between the support ring and the eye of the medal. In 1901, the crown was presented to the Grand Crosses, Commanders and Knights.
August 19, 1904 was awarded for special merits by Duke Frederick II. Crown for medals of merit. It is made of silver or gilded metal and measures 12mm. The differences between the stamp are a slimmer bear and a slimmer font.

Oval, openwork medal made of gilded bronze with a wide edging. The font and raised edges are polished. An ordinary ear is soldered on top. Crossed golden swords are suspended in them with a small ring. In the center on swords is another eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

• On a wide ring: - FEARS - GOD - AND - FOLLOW - HIS - COMMANDS -
In
• a closed field, a wall with 3 teeth and a gate rises obliquely upward to the right.
• On the teeth of a bear running to the right with a crown and a collar.
• From above in the center, the small state emblem is also the generic emblem of the Ascans.

Downside:

• On a wide ring: - ALBRECHT - DER - BAER - REG. - 1123 - DO - 1170 -
In
• a surrounded field, a wall rising obliquely to the left up with 3 teeth and a gate.
• On the teeth of a bear running to the left with a crown and a collar.
• Above in the center is the coat of arms of the county of Aschersleben (Ascania).

Tape:

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Obverse: Home Order of Albrecht Bear Knight Mark 1. Class with swords

Reverse: Home Order of Albrecht Bear Knight Mark 1. Class with swords

Established:

November 18, 1836 3 Dukes of Anhalt
February 8, 1854 division of the knights of the 1st and 2nd. That is sick
1864 - Sword Foundation

Awarded:

1864 – 1918

Data:

• Material: Bronze gilded
• Size: 39mm x 33mm, swords 35mm
• Weight: 16.8g

estimated collector price:

600 – 700 €

OEK Number:

12