The Order of Philip the Magnanimous was established on May 1, 1840 by the 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 and swords was established. 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 founding of the Cross of Honor, which takes place between the 2nd class commander and the 1st class knight. The honorary cross was awarded in the following degrees: Honorary Cross with a crown, Honorary Cross with a crown and swords, Honorary Cross with and without swords. Honorary crosses with a crown were made of gold. Cross of honor with silver-gilded swords. Honorary crosses without swords are found in gold and silver with a gold medallion.
Silver gilded cross with slightly figured cross ends. The cross arms are sheathed in gold and enameled in white. The front side with a round, gold and enameled central shield worn. On the upper cruciform shoulder is a rigidly attached, gold, open crown. The crown is completely plastic on the front and back. Reverse without enamel, silver, with perpendicular pin.
Front side:
Downside:
Obverse: Order of Philip the Magnanimous - Cross of Honour with Crown
Reverse: Order of Philip the Magnanimous - honorary cross with a crown
Awards of World War II