Awards of Germany - Royal Crown Order Cross 1. Sword class 1916-1918

Royal Order of the Crown 1. The class with silver-gilded swords was awarded only at the end of World War I from 1916 to 1918. The award also included the corresponding eight-pointed chest star with swords. Prior to this, high classes were made of gold. During the 1 World War, a cross was 1 83. Sword class awarded to senior military officers. From 1917 to 1918 there were 52 pieces made of silver with gilding.
The Royal Crown Order could be awarded with swords from 1864, for services to the enemy. The reason for the creation of the Sword Fund was the war of 1864 against Denmark and the idea of ​ ​ equality before the Order of the Red Eagle. Initially, the provisions of the Order of the Red Eagle of September 16, 1848 were also in effect. On 22 April 1864, the provisions for the Royal Order of the Crown were updated. Regulated, in particular, the awarding of swords on the ring and the color of ribbons, for example, for senior military ranks. The first crosses with swords from 1864 to 1868 still had a small royal crown in the medallion. There were 6 1 Orders of the Crown. Sword class.
The Royal Crown Order was established on October 18, 1861 by King William I in memory of the coronation. The Royal Crown 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.
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. Sword decorations were subject to return.

Silver gilded cross with white enameled cross sleeves. In cruciform sleeves at a distance inside a golden thin rim. Front and back sides with superimposed round medallion. 2 crossed gilded swords pass through the center. A parallel eye is soldered on top, through which a double elongated ribbon ring passes. On the lower cruciform shoulder, the notch mark is W - and the silver stamp is -938-.

Front side:

In the
• center is a gold medallion with a wide blue enameled ring.
• It has a golden inscription - GOD - S - NAM -.
• Below is a flower ornament with twigs on the right and left.
In a field
• surrounded by gold, a large Prussian royal crown.

Downside:

In the
• center is a gold medallion with a wide blue enameled ring.
• On it is a golden inscription - DEN - 18 - OCTOBER - 1861 -.
In a field
• surrounded by gold, rough letters - W - R -.

Tape:

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Obverse: Royal Crown Order Cross 1. Sword class 1916-1918

Reverse: Royal Crown Order Cross 1. Sword class 1916-1918

Established:

October 18, 1861 by King William I.
February 27, 1864 Sword Foundation

Awarded:

1916 – 1918

Data:

• Material: Silver, enamel
• Size: 66.41mm x 62.96mm
• Weight: 39.32g

estimated collector price:

5700 - 5900 € in gold
5000 - 5300 € silver gilded

OEK Number:

1742