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Constructed of Gold with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée with white enameled arms trimmed with black enamel and set within a Gold frame, the arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular and green enameled laurel and oak leaf wreath, with details highlighted in gilt, the obverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a Hohenzollern coat of arms, within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST” (“FOR LOYALTY AND MERIT”) joined together at the bottom by laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded and crowned monogram of Prince Ludwig, within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt expansion date of “DEN 10. 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Constructed of silver with Gold and enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with its arms joined through the quadrants by green enameled laurel and oak leaf wreaths, with white enameled arms highlighted with black enameled trimming, overlaid by a central white enameled disc bearing a hand-painted Hohenzollern coat of arms highlighted in gilt, set within a Gold frame with a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”) and laurel and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 49.02 mm (w) x 49.10 mm (h), weighing 26.1 grams, with minor flecking and scratching evident to the enamels in additional to a small chip to the lower corner of the three o’clock arm, in near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135788830997,"sku":"G49394.RL6","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m21_mnc4420_1_1_1_1_1_1.png?v=1692912062"},{"product_id":"prussia-state-a-house-order-of-hohenzollern-with-swords-ii-class-star-c1918-g30272rl2","title":"Prussia, State. 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Instituted 5 December 1841 by Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Constantin of Hohenzollern-Hechingen and Prince Carl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. (1930-present issue). A rare and exquisite Collar of the House Order of Hohenzollern, constructed of silver with gilding and multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a badge of the order, presenting as a Ruppert Cross with a silver gilt frame and white enameled arms trimmed with black enameled borders, the arms joined through the quadrants with a detailed green enameled laurel and oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by a hand-painted Hohenzollern coat of arms topped by a crown, within a ring of blue enamel bearing a silvered inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”), joined at the bottom by a laurel and oak leaves, the reverse bearing central hand-painted integrated monograms of Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Constantin and Prince Carl, within a blue enameled ring bearing a silvered institution date “DEN 5T DECEMBER 1841”, the twelve o’clock arm topped by a gilt crown suspension with a dimpled red centrepiece, with four integral loops emanating from each corner of the crown and connecting a collar, the former consisting of 22 silver gilt links, with 12 of the links consisting of integrated founder monograms in Latin script, and the remaining 10 link consisting of partially-blackened stylized gilt shields with Hohenzollern coats of arms, with all 22 links joined by four integral loops emanating from the corners, the left chain completes in a clip which inserts into an analogous slot affixed to the end of the right chain for secure wear, the collar is unmarked with the exception of a stamped silver content number of “925” on the clip, the badge measuring 51.70 mm (w) x 75.21 mm (h), the monogram links measuring 27.65 mm (w) x 17.60 mm (h), the shield links measuring 18.23 mm (w) x 28.75 mm (h), with an overall weight of 179 grams, some condition issues are evident to the collar, including chipping to the obverse disc of the badge and minor flecking to the other enamels, as well as some tarnishing of the silver gilt features, this rare and desirable collar is in an overall near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136312299797,"sku":"G48153.RL5","price":7700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_032_mnc7494_1_1_1_1_1.jpg?v=1746021677"},{"product_id":"hohenzollern-dynasty-a-house-order-of-hohenzollern-civil-division-honour-commander-breast-star-g58049","title":"Hohenzollern, Dynasty. 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Constructed of Gold and silver with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a four-pointed radiant star, overlaid by a central Gold medallion, featuring a white enameled centrepiece bearing an enameled Hohenzollern coat of arms, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”), joined together at the bottom by green enameled laurel and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 73.76 mm (w) x 73.77 mm (h), weighing 46.0 grams, a rare and striking example in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48501607596309,"sku":"G58049","price":1450.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC0970.jpg?v=1724700245"},{"product_id":"hohenzollern-dynasty-a-loyal-service-medal-for-the-75th-birthday-of-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-silver-grade-g58119","title":"Hohenzollern, Dynasty. 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Constructed of silver with Gold and multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a four-pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a Gold medallion featuring a white enameled centrepiece, in turn bearing a gilded and hand-painted Hohenzollern coat of arms, surrounded by a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”) with green enameled laurel and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 74.57 mm (w) x 73.83 mm (h), weighing 46.4 grams, an award piece of exceptional quality in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48571708145941,"sku":"G58226","price":1201.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC5642_ed6b17b7-69b0-4547-ad3e-85b757e6dedb.jpg?v=1728345163"},{"product_id":"hohenzollern-dynasty-a-house-order-of-hohenzollern-golden-merit-medal-g59951","title":"Hohenzollern, Dynasty. 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Constructed of silver with Gold and multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with white enameled arms trimmed with gilt borders, joined through the quadrants by a circular green enameled laurel and oak leaf wreath with details highlighted in gilt, overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt and hand-painted Hohenzollern coat of arms, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”), joined by a laurel and oak branches executed in gilt with enamels, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo-style pinback completing in a ball finial and meeting a flattened and rounded catch, maker marked “HOSSAUER” for the firm of Johann George Hossauer, Berlin, measuring 49.50 mm (w) x 49.46 mm (h), weighing 26.9 grams, accompanied by a period presentation case, constructed of a rigid card stock frame with a purple doeskin exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt Hohenzollern crown, the interior with a purple satin lid liner and intact hinge cover, the former maker marked “GEBR. 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Constructed of silver with Gold and multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a four-painted radiant starburst, overlaid by a central Gold medallion, with a white enameled centrepiece bearing a hand-painted Hohenzollern coat of arms with gilt highlights, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”), joined together at the bottom by a laurel and oak leaf wreath executed in green enamel with gilt highlights, the medallion topped by Gold crossed swords (indicating a “Swords on Ring” variant), the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, with a single visible rivet and nut securing the swords in position, maker marked “JUWELIERE GEBR. HEMMERLE VORM. ELCHINGER, MÜNCHEN”, measuring 74.65 mm (w) x 73.96 mm (h), weighing 50.6 grams, demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels, a superb example of an award bestowed by the deposed Hohenzollern dynasty and manufactured by a noted former Bavarian court jeweller, in extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49881528369429,"sku":"G62536","price":3375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G62536_2.jpg?v=1777490743"},{"product_id":"hohenzollern-dynasty-a-house-order-of-hohenzollern-honour-commanders-cross-with-swords-c-1917-g62930","title":"Hohenzollern, Dynasty. A House Order of Hohenzollern, Honour Commander's Cross with Swords, c. 1917","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eFürstlicher Hausorden von Hohenzollern - Ehrenkomturkreuz mit Schwertern\u003c\/em\u003e). Instituted 5 December 1841 by Prince Konstantin of Hohenzollern-Hechingen and Prince Karl Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. (1905-1927 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée with white enameled arms trimmed with black enameled borders, joined through the quadrants by a double-sided circular green enameled laurel leaf wreath with details highlighted in gilt, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt and hand-painted Hohenzollern coat of arms, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”), with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the reverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt monogram of Prince Leopold (as founder of this grade), situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt date of “DEN 10. FEBRUAR 1891”, the twelve o’clock arm topped by an eyelet and suspension ring retaining a period original length of shortened neck ribbon, unmarked, measuring 51.64 mm (w) x 54.98 mm (h), weighing 51.6 grams, a striking example wartime example produced c. 1917 for a distinguished Officer, in extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49940766785813,"sku":"G62930","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/6Dywg9rEgh7iNym8nfXQJ9AqDiYPYBGYcdng9F9i.jpg?v=1780412046"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/europe-germany-german-states-hohenzollern.oembed?page=3","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}