Awards of Germany - Order of the Star of Brabant Honorary Cross 2. That is sick

This order was donated by 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).
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. 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.

Gilded, slightly domed cross with rounded cross ends. The crosses have a wide gold edging and are enameled in black and gray. Front side with round overhead central shield. At the back is a vertical pin.

Front side:

• A round central shield with a wide gilded border of black and gray enameled.
• On the central shield and cross sleeves there is a gilded 4-striped star.
• The rays reach the outer edge of the cruciform sleeves.
• Between the long 4 rays there are 4 short rays reaching the edge of the middle shield.

Downside:

• Smooth and gilded with a vaulted central shield.

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