German Awards - Order of Albrecht Bear Knightly Badge 2. That is sick

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.
August 19, 1904 was awarded for special merits by Duke Frederick II. founded the crown. It is made of silver or gilded metal and measures 12mm.
Swords. The differences between the stamp are a slimmer bear and a slimmer font.

Oval silver, openwork medal with wide edging. The font and edges are polished. Above is a soldered ordinary 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: Albrecht Bear House Order of Knighthood 2. That is sick

Reverse: Home Order of Albrecht Bear Knight Mark 2. That is sick

Established:

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

Awarded:

1854 – 1918

Data:

• Material: Silver
• Size: approx. 32.5 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: About 15g

estimated collector price:

190 – 210 €

OEK Number:

14