Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order of Saxe-Ernestine, Grand Cross Star with Swords, c.1880

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Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order of Saxe-Ernestine, Grand Cross Star with Swords, c.1880

(Sachsen-Ernestinischer Hausorden, Großkreuz und Bruststern mit Schwertern). Instituted 25 December 1833 by Duke Friedrich of Saxe-Altenburg, Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, and Duke Bernhard II of Saxe-Meiningen. (1833-1918 issue). Military Division. The Star of the order, in silver with eight points featuring clusters of seven smooth rays, alternating between silver and superimposed gilt rays, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials on the obverse, the center medallion in 14 kt Gold with a green enamelled crown surrounded by a blue ring inscribed FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER (Faithful and Steadfast), in turn ringed by a green enamelled laurel wreath, the center of the medallion is pierced by two 14 kt Gold crossed swords, the reverse shows a single pin assembly with multiple rivets, measures 74.4mm (w) x 82.6mm (h), weighs 55.9 grams, enamels intact, residue near hilt of sword at 8 o’clock, in overall near extremely fine condition.

Footnote: The Order was jointly founded by Duke Ernst I of Coburg-Gotha, Duke Friedrich of Altenburg, and Duke Bernhard Erich Freund of Saxony-Meiningen. It was awarded to members of the families, civil servants, citizens of Coburg-Gotha, Altenburg, and Meiningen, and foreign citizens to recognize valuable and loyal services.

Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order of Saxe-Ernestine, Grand Cross Star with Swords, c.1880

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