Hohenzollern, Dynasty. A House Order of Hohenzollern, Civil Division, Honour Commander Breast Star

(Fürstlicher Hausorden von Hohenzollern, Bruststern zum Ehrenkomtur). Instituted 5 December 1841 by Prince Konstantin Hohenzollern-Hechingen and Prince Karl Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. (1932-1965 issue). Constructed of Gold and silver with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a four-pointed radiant star, overlaid by a central Gold medallion, featuring a white enameled centrepiece bearing an enameled Hohenzollern coat of arms, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST” (“FOR LOYALTY AND SERVICE”), joined together at the bottom by green enameled laurel and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 73.76 mm (w) x 73.77 mm (h), weighing 46.0 grams, a rare and striking example in extremely fine condition.