German Awards - Cross of the German Legion of Honour Knighthood of Prince Bismarck Berlin

The Knight's Cross of the "Chivalry of Prince Bismarck Berlin" presented here is one of the few blue enameled crosses of the German Legion of Honor. The honorary knight's cross of the German Order of the Legion of Honor is found in various variations. Individual "knighthoods" had crosses of various shapes and colors. White and blue enameled crosses are known. There are also crosses with small balls at the tips of the cross sleeves. Common features of knightly crosses are the inscription - German Legion of Honor - in the medallion, an oak wreath around the medallion and the image of the Iron Cross in the center. Known, in particular, the chivalry of Prince Bismarck of Berlin and the chivalry of Leipzig.
This award was established on September 21, 1921 for the holders of the German Legion of Honor. The German Legion of Honor is a voluntary association of the awarded with the "German Honorary Coin of the World War" and the holders of the "German Legion of Honor," established by the Council of the Order of the German Honorary Coin of the World War and the Council of the Order of the German Legion of Honor. German compatriots, allies and friends were awarded, as they were worthy and worthy of the award. The leadership of the German Legion of Honor was identical to the leadership of the Council of the Order of the German Honorary Coin of the World War. The knights of the German Order of the Legion of Honor, along with the commanders, were also politicians, deputies and other "essentially domestic-minded" persons of a higher class. Among the most famous knights of the German Order of the Legion of Honor, in addition to the honorary patron of the infantry general Ludendorff, were Field Marshals Hindenburg, Mackensen, Grand Admiral Tirpitz, Colonel General Count von Botmer, Field Marshal Archduke Joseph of Hungary and Field Marshal Count von Hötzendorf
The magazine "Deutsche Ehrenlegion" is published with a circulation of about 5,000 copies.
While the Council of the Order of the German Honorary Coin of the World War ceased to exist in 1934, the German Honorary Legion continued to exist and later joined the Kiefhauser Imperial Union.

Eight-pointed, domed, silver-plated, elongated knotted cross with blue enameled cross-shaped sleeves. In the center is a round enameled medallion. 2 ancient silver swords are crossed through the center. (Most of the silvering has passed)

Front side:

• The round medallion is surrounded by a green enameled oak-leafy wreath.
• The enclosed field is covered with white enamel with a wide style.
• Top: - GERMANS - LEGION OF HONOR -, bottom 2-line inscription:
• - CHIVALRY -/- PRINCE - BISMARCK - BERLIN -.
In the
• center of a closed field is a black enameled iron cross with - W - and a crown without a year.

Downside:

• Smooth and silver with a vertical pin.
• The needle is soldered with a long leaf canvas and a built-in hook.

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Obverse: Cross of the German Legion of Honour Knighthood of Prince Bismarck Berlin

Reverse: Cross of the German Legion of Honour Knighthood of Prince Bismarck Berlin

Established:

September 21, 1921 Council of the Order of the German Legion of Honor

Awarded:

1921 – 1934

Data:

• Material: non-ferrous silver-plated metal, enamel
• Size: 45.2mm x 41.3mm
• Weight: 14.93g

estimated collector price:

260 – 280 €

OEK Number:

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