The Order of the Star of Brabant was donated by the Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig in memory of the heir to Henry I, the first Landgrave of Hesse. The latter came from the house of the Dukes of Brabant and thus gave the order its name. The foundation was established by decree of June 24, 1914, dated the birthday of Henry I (otherwise June 14, 1914).
For the silver medal of the women's cross shown here, only 2 awards can be confirmed for 1917. In form, it is identical to the 1914 medal. The women's medal is worn on the women's loop and, according to my previous level of knowledge, measures just 33mm instead of 34mm. The design of the letter is also controversial - N. There are medals with transverse hatching and smooth letters (as here).
He was awarded mainly for services to the princely house and the people, as well as for charity and charity. It was created solely for civilian purposes. World War I brought few rewards. The order was established in 12 classes, 4 female classes and an attached medal. The classes were: Grand Cross, Grand Komtur with Turquoise, Grand Komtur of the 1st and 2nd classes, Komtur of the 1st and 2nd classes, Honorary Cross of the 1st and 2nd classes, Knight of the 1st and 2nd classes, Silver Cross of the 1st and 2nd classes 2nd class, as well as silver women's crosses of the 1st and 2nd classes -th classes. The silver medal as the lowest degree of the order was rarely awarded. It was awarded to men and women, the latter on the women's loop. The winners were: Ladies of the Brabant Star Medal. Source: Award list "Order of the Star of Brabant" (1914-1918) - Grand Duchy of Hesse, Dr. Lars Adler, Darmstadt. Jörg Nimmergut «Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945» vol. 1, 1999.
Round silver medal with rim. Above is a soldered ordinary ear with a ribbon ring on a female loop.
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Downside:
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Obverse: Order of the Star of Brabant Women's Order Silver Medal 1917
Reverse: Order of the Star of Brabant Women's Order Silver Medal 1917
Awards of World War II