The Order of Louise was established on August 3, 1814 as a women's order by Frederick William III. Established to award merit for the good of the Fatherland during the uprising against Napoleon. This gave high praise to care assistance, casualty care and other benefits in support of the fighting men. A special uniform with the Red Cross was awarded to Crown Princess Sofia Grecheskaya only 1 time. In 1850, King William IV resumed. order for 1848/49. Only 2 awards are also known here. King William I, in turn, extended the order for 1864 and, finally, in 1865 expanded the order by 2 departments. Crosses 1848/49 or 1864 on the reverse side 1 1865 with equal merits in wartime wore on the reverse side the year of acquisition of the cross. The 2nd Division was awarded to women who, thanks to selfless dedication in nursing and charity, earned merit in peacetime, and during epidemics, and other disasters and misfortunes. 2nd detachment - with silver boarding and silver letters and stars. Awarded in 2 classes. 1st class could also be awarded a movable silver crown on the upper cross shoulder. 2nd class without a crown and with enameled medallions of sky blue color, cross hands without enamel. Both classes with the 1865 number on the back. The difference from earlier crosses can be seen, among other things, by the deterioration of the central shield. Early crosses of 1814 have a smooth medallion edge, and since 1865, a recessed relief edge. For 1866, crosses were issued with the number 1866 on the reverse. The special form of the Grand Cross of the Order of Louise was awarded only 2 times to the Grand Duchess Louise of Baden (1897) and Queen of Prussia Auguste Victoria (1901). Source: J. Nimmergut, The cross of the Order of Louise presented here is the 1st form of the 1st Department and was awarded in this decoration between 1814 and 1858. Early crosses of the 1st department differ from crosses as of 1864 in a mostly smooth medallion border. Other differences include drawing - L - obverse and inverse numbers of the year. These crosses were awarded for services in connection with the liberation wars. The number of order ladies at that time was limited to 100. Rewarding the king with his own hand was not among the 100. The Order of Louise was established on August 3, 1814 as a women's order by Frederick William III. Established to award merit for the good of the Fatherland during the uprising against Napoleon. This gave high praise to care assistance, casualty care and other benefits in support of the fighting men. The design of the cross was created by Friedrich Schinkel from a sketch of the king. The seven stars in the front medallion symbolize the seven living children from his marriage to Louise. A special uniform with the Red Cross was awarded to Crown Princess Sofia Grecheskaya only 1 time. In 1850, King William IV resumed. order for 1848/49. Only 2 awards are also known here. King William I, in turn, extended the order for 1864 and, finally, in 1865 expanded the order by 2 departments. Compartment 2., Made of silver. 1st class with black enameled cruciform levers and 2nd class without enameled cruciform levers. For the assignment of the 1st class of the 2nd department since 1890, the previous possession of the 2nd class was a prerequisite. When assigned the highest class, the 2nd class was subject to return. In 1901, the Grand Cross with a Star was presented to the Empress and Queen Auguste Victoria. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. II, 1997.
Silver cross with raised smooth border. The inner sides of the cross sleeves without enamel are finely ornamented. Front and back with a round middle shield worn. On the upper cruciform shoulder there is a transversely standing ear with an elongated ring of tape. Thanks to this, the female loop is attached to the screed.
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Front: Order of Louise 2. Division 2. Class of 1865
Reverse: Order of Louise 2. Division 2. Class of 1865
Weight: about 14.5g
Awards of World War II