Germany, Hohenlohe, an Order of the Golden Flame Attributed to the German Chancellor
Breast Star, in silver, center appliqu in gold, with center motto set with old cut genuine diamonds, 83mm, by Godet, Berlin (makers cartouche on reverse missing), of superb quality manufacture, of highest rarity, and possibly unique star. Together with fitted case of issue, marked Godet, Berlin, circa 1880-1890. Attributed to Chlodwig Carl Viktor, Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfrst, Prince of Ratibor and Corvey (German: Frst zu Hohenlohe-Schillingsfrst, Frst von Ratibor und Corvey) (31 March 1819 6 July 1901), usually referred to as the Prince of Hohenlohe, was a German statesman, who served as Chancellor of Germany and Prime Minister of Prussia from 1894 to 1900. Prior to his appointment as Chancellor, he had served in a number of other positions, including as Prime Minister of Bavaria (18661870), German Ambassador to Paris (18731880), Foreign Secretary (1880) and Imperial Lieutenant of Alsace-Lorraine (18851894). He was regarded as one of the most prominent liberal politicians of his time in Germany.
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