Awards Germany - Order of the Vendian Crown Breast Star to the Grand Cross

The breast star to the Grand Cross, the highest class of the order, was awarded along with the order cross. Both crosses and their corresponding breast stars with a crown in ore or with a crown in gold were awarded. Domestic awards in Mecklenburg-Strelitz were limited to 3, which is not for foreigners. The order was awarded for special merits and genuine honesty in the way of thoughts and life. The Grand Cross could also be awarded to persons of a non-princely class holding a position associated with or equated with a predicate of superiority. A large cross with a crown in ore was awarded mainly to the rulers and princes of other ruling houses. A large cross with a crown in gold was usually awarded to generals, privy councilors, ministers, etc. Swords could also be awarded for military merits.
This order was created jointly by the Grand Dukes Friedrich Franz II. established in Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Friedrich Wilhelm in Mecklenburg-Strelitz on May 12, 1864. It consisted of 4 classes: a large cross, a large komtur, a komtur and a knight. The number of awards was limited for both grand duchies. A merit cross in gold and silver was attached. Crosses were awarded with 2 different decisions. 1. Mecklenburg-Schwerin: "Per Aspera ad Astra" (Through density to light) and 2. Mecklenburg-Strelitz: "Avito viret Honore" (It blooms in generic honor). The medallion behind, respectively, with different letters - F F -, for Friedrich Franz Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, or - F W -, for Friedrich Wilhelm Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
The number of awards of the Grand Cross with the crown in ore is 43, and the Grand Cross with the crown in gold is 36, that is, slightly less. However, significantly fewer crosses must be received when returning. Источник: Peter Ohm-Hieronymussen, Die Mecklenburg-Strelitzer Orden und Ehrenzeichen, 2000.

Eight-pointed silver star. On the front side is a relief, gold and enameled medallion. Between the 8 main rays, respectively, 5 intermediate rays, graduated to the center and bordered on the sides by 2 thin lines. The back has a round decorative overlay with the manufacturer's designation. Vertically - a pin with a reciprocal hook.

Front side:

• Medallion with a wide, red translucent enameled ring with cilization under it.
• Outside and inside are bordered by a narrow winding golden border.
• On the ring is a golden inscription: - AVITO - VIRET - HONORE - below is a 6-petal flower.
• A golden crowned crown is laid in a closed blue enameled field.

Downside:

• The reverse is smooth and silvery. Vertically - a centrally expanded pin with reciprocal hooks.
In
• the center is a round lining. At a short distance from the edge, the manufacturer's medallion rises.
• Outside is a raised, stepped edge. A large one is arched along the upper edge - J.- GODET - & - SON -.
• Below curved - KÖNIGL.- HOFVENDERS -, below curved - BERLIN -.
• Separated by one 6-ray star on the right and left.
• Between the fonts is an image of a large Prussian coat of arms with shield bearers.

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Obverse: Order of the Vendian Crown breast star to the Grand Cross

Reverse: Order of the Vendian Crown breast star to the Grand Cross

Established:

May 12, 1864 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II. and Friedrich Wilhelm

Awarded:

1864 – 1918

Data:

• Material: silver, gold, enamel
• Size: 80mm
• Weight: about 60g

estimated collector price:

4500 - 4700 € with crown in ore
2800 - 3000 € with crown in gold

OEK Number:

1382, 1383