The Order of Philip the Magnanimous 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. Grand Cross and Comtour 1. The class was awarded with a matching breast star. The breast stars of the Grand Cross are available in the corresponding versions of the cross: a breast star with a crown, with a crown and swords, without a crown and without a crown with swords. The stars were made of silver, and objects such as the medallion, crown, and swords were made of gold.
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 .
Large 8-beam star made of silver. Individual rays consist of 7 individual rays. They are located in the center. The middle ray is the longest. In the center is a round, gold, enameled medallion. At the back is a vertical pin with a mating hook. In the center is a round lining.
Front side:
Downside:
Obverse: Order of Philip the Magnanimous - breast star to the Grand Cross
Reverse: Order of Philip the Magnanimous - breast star to the Big Cross
Awards of World War II