Order of the Teutonic Knights (also known as Order of German Knights, Order of Knights of Prussia and Order of the Marian Cross and Deutscher Ritter Orden). Don't miss this one!! Item # Ger-160 *SOLD* Truly wonderful example and of high rarity. Familiar's cross shown in Van Duren's book (Orders of Knighthood, Awards and the Holy See), page 109. Prior to WW2 this number was considerably smaller but our references give different numbers (50 and 100). Currently, there are 350 Familiars of the Order of which 12 are honourary Knights. Dimensions: cross of 41mm in width, 62.5mm high (to top of round part at top of the cross) enamelled top ribbon retainer is 23mm wide "planchet" of the cross around 3.5mm in thickest part. Cross is lightly vaulted, well finished (unlike newer badges we've had a chance to examine recently). Shows wear and age, spider cracking visible to cross but no major chipping. Multi part suspension assembly with very good details (feather pattern to top loop etc). Some repairs to reverse center of the cross (profesionally done and not detractive). Badge in bronze gilt with white/black enamels. It is probably of the inter-War period, perhaps a little earlier. Badge offered here bears both features and our (limited) references do not show this particular combination. Familiars of recent times wear simple cross with circular suspension and Prior-Priests of the old Order used such cross with fancy enamelled suspension. Neck badge of the Familiar of the Order or the Prior-Priest. Shows wear and few dark spots, about 40% of original gilt remaining. Designer's name beneath King's bust: 'JAUNER'. Ribbon is proper but a contemporary replacement. This medal was issued to anyone involved in the conflict Bronze, well struck. For the first time in the history of warfare, they carried the sign of the Red Cross (on their arms) onto the battlefield. At Langensalza, 30 volunteers from Gotha and vicinity, trained in nursing, hurried onto the battlefield. In 1864 the Convention of Geneva recognized and named the Red Cross organization as we know it. Another historically important event took place during the conflict. With the signature of the capitulation on 29th of June 1866, the end of the Hannover Kingdom was sealed. Hannoverian troops won the battle but were forced into capitulation 2 days later. The Battle of Langensalza fought between Prussian and Hannoverian armies (reinforced with some Gothian troops), was in fact the last time German States went to War against each other. Fairly rare on the market and unquestionably original. We would grade it as a 'textbook' example (cross), box in good condition - perfect for an open display. Measurements: cross is 45mm wide, 51.33mm to top of ball suspension (roughly 4mm dia) and ring of 11.5mm dia. Clamshell suspension (some call it 'fan') impressed with number '5' denoting class of the Order - this is proper and normally missed detail on copies. Original, watermarked ribbon shows few dark spots and with original hinged locking pin for fastening. Silver ('900' fineness) gilt cross by firm of Godet in Berlin with flawless enamels. Black velvet lining with fitted areas for the cross and ribbon suspension pin. Top embossing of German Eagle well preserved, satin lining with name/class gold application. Box has few decent repairs (done in wood and painted to match - namely front/right top edge). Complete with original, fitted case of issue. 1943 type (there were 3 'distinct' types of this order: 1937, 19), all proper hallmarks present ('900' and '21' on ring along with '5' to top of the clamshell type suspension). Order of German Eagle - 3rd Reich (Deutscher Adlerorden V Klasse) 5th class civil.
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