Awards of Germany - Order of Heinrich Leo Cross 1. That is sick

On April 25, 1908, on the day of remembrance of the birth of Duke Wilhelm (April 25, 1806), regent Prince Albrecht of Prussia established the 1st class. It occupies a place between the Grand Cross and Commander 1st Class and is currently the second highest class of the order. The 1st class of the order also included a chest star in silver with a gold partially enameled medallion. At the same time, the officer's cross, between the commander 2. Class and Knight 1. 4th class cross. This is between Knights 2. 1st degree cross and merit. The class settled. All newly established classes could also be awarded swords donated in 1870. The badge of honor, established in 1903, was awarded in two classes - silver and bronze. Upon promotion, the lower class could continue to carry swords. Since 1908, the order included: Grand Cross, 1st Class, 1st Class Commander, 2nd Class Commander, Officer Cross, 1st Class Knight, 2nd Class Knight, 4th Class Cross, 1st Class Merit Cross, 2nd Class Merit Cross, 1st and 2nd Class Badges of Honor and the Badge of Merit in the field of art and 2nd class science. Duke William established the Order of Henry the Lion on 25 April 1834. 5 classes at the base were the Grand Cross, commander of the 1st and 2nd. Class, Knight and Affiliated Merit Cross. The slogan of the Order was - IMMOTA FIDES - loyalty is unchanged. In 1877, the knights became in the 1st and 2nd. The class is divided. The second class received silver.
The 1st class cross was awarded 120 times from 1908 to 1918.

Eight-pointed cross made of gilded silver. Cross sleeves are narrowly golden burgundy and light blue enameled. Front and rear with separate round medallions. Between the apices of the upper cruciform shoulder is a curved segment with a raised edge and a dotted inner side. Central hole to accommodate double elongated band ring. On the segment - HJ - for Hermann Jurgens crescent, crown and silver stamp 900.

Front side:

• Medallion with enlarged golden rounded border.
• The enclosed field is silver with a plastic ray wreath in the background.
• The decorated letter laid in gold - W - with a 5-ironed crown.

Downside:

• Medallion with enlarged golden rounded border.
• The enclosed field is silver with a plastic ray wreath in the background.
• Put in gold 2-line motto - IMMOTA - FIDES -.

Tape:

Obverse: Order of Henry the Lion Cross 1. That is sick

Reverse: Order of Henry the Lion Cross 1. That is sick

Established:

April 25, 1834 by Duke William
April 25, 1908 1st Class Foundation of Prince Albrecht of Prussia

Awarded:

1908 – 1918

Data:

• Material: Silver, enamel
• Size: 66.5mm
• Weight: 36.3g

estimated collector price:

1600 – 1700 €

OEK Number:

577