Awards of Germany - Royal Crown Order of the Breast Star 1st Class 1869-1916

The Royal Order of the Crown was established by King William I on October 18, 1861. Initially, the order consisted of 4 classes. Crosses from the first to the third grade had white enameled cruciform arms, the fourth grade was without enameled cruciform arms. While the 1st class was always awarded a breast star, the 2nd class was awarded with or without a star. During the award, the crown in the middle medallion had various forms that give an idea of ​ ​ the award period. According to the latest data, you can now assign 4 models and production periods. The first award period from 1861 to the end of 1862 showed a crown that was very high and a bit like the Austrian crown, the so-called bishop's cap. The second rental period or the 2nd model of 1863-1868 had a round, small crown. In 1869, the small crown was replaced by a large crown. The 3rd form with gold medallions was awarded from 1869 to 1916. From 1917 to 1918, crosses and medallions were made of silver with gilding and can be as 4th. The model is classified. In 1864, swords were established for all classes for military merit. Anniversaries have received round anniversary signs on the ribbon ring since 1863. Diamond awards are also known. Special forms are crosses with a red cross or Ioannite cross laid. Knights of the Order of the Red Eagle could be additionally awarded the bandeau of the Order of the Red Eagle. Over the entire award period since 1861, about 2,000 awards have been made. A well-known manufacturer is Wagner & Sohn from Berlin. There are chest stars with a gold medallion and a silver gilded medallion.

Eight-pointed silver star. There are 5 graduated intermediate beams between 8 main beams. The individual rays on the left and right are bordered by narrow lines. In the center of the front side is a large, gold, partially enameled central shield. The back is smooth and silvery. In the center is a large round lining. Vertically - a pin with a reciprocal hook.

Front side:

• Gold medallion with double outer border. Outside is a pearl, inside is smooth and beveled.
• Subsequently, a wide blue enameled book ribbon, bordered inside with a smooth border.
• On the scroll is a golden letter in a break: - GOD - WITH US - (Slogan of the Order
)
• At the bottom, 2 stylized branches end in the center with a 6-domed rosette.
• The enclosed field is golden and fine-grained. A large royal crown rises on it.

Downside:

• The back is smooth and silvery. The lining is corrugated on the outside.
• The pin is expanded above and angled below.
• Under the counter hook, the manufacturer's designation is W - for Wagner & Sohn, Berlin.

Obverse: Royal Crown Order of the Breast Star 1st Class 1869 - 1916

Reverse: Royal Crown Order of the Breast Star 1st Class 1869 - 1916

Established:

October 18, 1861 by King William I.

Awarded:

1869 – 1916

Data:

• Material: silver, gold, enamel
• Size: 88mm
• Weight: about 71g

estimated collector price:

2000 - 2200 € silver/gold
1600 - 1800 € silver/gold plated silver

OEK Number:

1741