A KNIGHT'S CROSS BREAST STAR OF THE WÜRTTEMBERG ORDER OF FREDERICK (FRIEDRICHS-ORDEN), WITH SWORDS, BY...
A Württemberg Order of Frederick breast star with crossed swords, comprising a silvered and gilt multi-rayed star centered by a gray-enameled cross with rope borders. The central blue enamel medallion bears the motto "Furchtlos und treu" surrounding a gilt profile portrait of King Frederick I. The reverse retains its original vertical pinback and is engraved "F. Steinam Hof-Juwelier Stuttgart, " identifying the Stuttgart court jeweler. Instituted in 1830, the Order of Frederick was among the principal decorations of the Kingdom of Württemberg. The addition of swords denotes military distinction and wartime awards.
Dimensions: 3 x 3 in., (7.6 x 7.6 cm.)
Condition: VG.
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A Württemberg Order of Frederick breast star with crossed swords, comprising a silvered and gilt multi-rayed star centered by a gray-enameled cross with rope borders. The central blue enamel medallion bears the motto "Furchtlos und treu" surrounding a gilt profile portrait of King Frederick I. The reverse retains its original vertical pinback and is engraved "F. Steinam Hof-Juwelier Stuttgart, " identifying the Stuttgart court jeweler. Instituted in 1830, the Order of Frederick was among the principal decorations of the Kingdom of Württemberg. The addition of swords denotes military distinction and wartime awards.
Dimensions: 3 x 3 in., (7.6 x 7.6 cm.)
Condition: VG.
Please make all inquiries before bidding.
All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact.
All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C.
Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.
