Mecklenburg-Schwerin. An Order Of The Wendish Crown, Miniature Cross In Gold, C.1900

Name: Mecklenburg-Schwerin. An Order Of The Wendish Crown, Miniature Cross In Gold, C.1900
Brand: eMedals
SKU: M0456-2
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(Hausorden der Wendischen Krone). Instituted May 12 1864. In Gold, a white enamelled Maltese Cross with crowned griffins in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a Wendish crown on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a red enamelled ring inscribed PER ASPERA AD ASTRA (Through hardships to the stars), reverse medallion presents the royal monogram FF on a blue enamelled field, the badge is surmounted by a crown suspension, measures 15.7mm (w) x 25.40mm (h – inclusive of suspension ring), weighs 2.5 grams, small flake to blue enamel on the obverse medallion, otherwise in extremely fine condition.

Footnote: The Order was jointly founded by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Grand Duke Frederick William of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and was conferred upon citizens who rendered meritorious civil and military service to the House.