Awards of Germany - Order of Philip the Magnanimous

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. 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 cross with slightly figured cross ends. The cruciform arms are bordered in silver and enameled in white. The front side with a round, gold and enameled central shield worn. The back side without enamel with a perpendicular 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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• If God is with us, who can be against us?
In
• a closed light blue enameled field, a left-facing gold chest image of Philip.

Downside:

• Smooth and silver, with a round overlay in the center and a vertical pin.

Order of Philip the Magnanimous Cross of Honor

Reverse: Order of Philip the Magnanimous Cross of Honour

Established:

May 1, 1840, Grand Duke Ludwig II.
1900 Foundation of the Cross of Honor

Awarded:

1900 – 1918

Data:

• Material: silver, enamel, gold or gold-plated medallion
• Size: 49mm
• Weight: 20.48g

estimated collector price:

1200 - 1400 € in gold
800 - 900 € silver with gold medallion

OEK Number:

824