Württemberg, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Knight’s Cross with Swords, c.1915

Württemberg, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Knight’s Cross with Swords, c.1915 1870-1918 Issue.

(Orden der Württembergischen Krone Ritterkreuz mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in silver gilt; the obverse with a circular central white enameled medallion with a silver gilt Württemberg crown, within a bed of white enamels, surrounded by a ring of red enamels with silver gilt lettering reading “Furchtlos un Trew” (German - Fearless and Loyal); the reverse with a circular central white enameled medallion, with a silver gilt crowned cipher of King Friedrich I within a bed of white enamels, surrounded by a ring of red enamels, inscribed “Furchtlos und Trew” as on the obverse, with crossed swords affixed to the top arm, suspended from a broad dual looped ring, from a shortened period original ribbon; unmarked; measuring 37.60 mm (w) x 47.84 mm (h); weighing 12.4 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.

Footnote: This piece is manufactured by an unknown maker, however, known examples manufactured by Firma Esuar Foehr, Königlicher Hofjuwilier, Stuttgart exist. 

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