Awards of Germany - Order of Philip the Magnanimous - chest star to Komtur 3rd form 2. Model

The order was established on May 1, 1840 by Grand Duke Ludwig II. First in 4 classes. Grand Cross, 1st and 2nd Class Komtur, Knight. In 1849, the Silver Cross of the 4th class was established, as well as swords. In 1859, the class of knights was divided into 1st and 2nd classes. Philip depicted the first form of the order as a whole figure. The second form of the order depicted the landgrave only in the form of a chest portrait. Individual classes were also awarded swords through the center. From 1893, the awarding of swords was to be combined with military merit. Nevertheless, extradition of civilians was possible. Another expansion was the award of a crown from 1881, and a crown and swords for all classes. The last expansion occurred in 1900 with the foundation of the Cross of Honor, which takes place between Komtur 2nd class and Ritter 1st class.
Chest stars to the comture, originally called the Silver Cross, are divided into 2 models. The first model was an embroidered cross. (Metal stars are also possible.) First with a high oval medallion, then round medallions. The main distinguishing feature of the 2nd model is the absence of the order as a medallion ring. 2nd model with order sign and medallion ring. Thoracic stars of the 2nd model to Komtur 1st class changed a total of 3 times. The 1st form is a large silver plug cross with an enameled medallion, but without enameled cruciform sleeves. Hatching in cross sleeves still shows the structure of embroidered crosses. 2. Form 2. The model has white enameled arms of the cross and gold boarding. The 3rd form is a large enameled cross with gold rays between the cross sleeves. Between the 1st and 2nd forms, the transitional element is called a golden border silver cross, which has a different hatching of the inner sides of the cross. The last amendment was introduced only in 1911 and was awarded until 1918. Due to the short awarding period, it is probably the rarest cross in the comture.

Golden cross with slightly figured cross ends. The cross arms are sheathed in gold and enameled in white. There are 5 gold rays between the cross sleeves. Front side with a round, gilded and enameled central shield. Back side with vertical pin.

Front side:

• A central shield with a wide white enameled ring, a golden border inside and out.
• It bears the gold inscription: - SI - DEUS - NOBISCUM - QUIS - CONTRA - NOS
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• closed light blue enameled field facing left gold chest image of Philip.

Downside:

• Smooth with a vertical pin. In the center is a round lining.

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