Germany, Wurttemberg. A Friedrich Order Miniature In Gold, Military Division, C. 1918

(Friedrich Orden). Instituted January 1 1830 by King Wilhelm I. Type II. (1856-1918 Issue). Military Division. In Gold, a cross pattee with sun-rays between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion depicting a golden royal cipher of Friedrich, reverse mirrors obverse, surmounted by crossed swords suspension, measures 15.45mm (w) x 21.65mm (h – inclusive of integral ring attached to sword suspension), weighs 2.3 grams, enamels intact, light wear, overall very fine condition.

Footnote: The Friedrich Order was established by King Wilhelm I on January 1, 1830, to commemorate his father King Friedrich I for his great service to the royal House and to the state of Württemberg. The Order was awarded in recognition of meritorious military and civil service rendered to the royal house. As of September 19, 1870, surmounting crossed swords could be added to all grades to recognize a recipient for military merit in wartime.