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.
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.
Large 4-beam star made of silver. The 4 rays at the top and side are the longest. Between the rays there are 14 smaller rays that evenly connect the angular rays. In the center is a white enameled cross of the order. On top of the cross is a golden crown (19 x 20 mm). At the back is a vertical pin.
Front side:
Downside:
Obverse: Order of Philip the Magnanimous - breast star to comture with crown
Reverse: Order of Philip the Magnanimous - chest star to comture with crown
Awards of World War II