(Hausorden vom Weißen Falken, Ritterkreuz II. Klasse Miniatur). Instituted 2 August 1732 by Duke Ernst August. (1840-1901 issue). Constructed of silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée with white enameled arms, the obverse with a central ribbed and gilded medallion overlaid by a white enameled falcon, the reverse with a central blue enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded and integrated monogram, the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop and dual suspension rings retaining a period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 15.09 mm (w) x 17.30 mm (h), weighing 2.0 grams, with minor flecking of enamels evident, in near extremely fine condition.