Ladies Order of the Star of Brabant, Cross of Honour

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  • Ladies Order of the Star of Brabant, Cross of Honour Obverse with Ribbon
  • Ladies Order of the Star of Brabant, Cross of Honour Obverse
  • Ladies Order of the Star of Brabant, Cross of Honour Reverse
  • Ladies Order of the Star of Brabant, Cross of Honour Obverse
  • Ladies Order of the Star of Brabant, Cross of Honour Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    June 14, 1914

Physical Description


A Rupert cross constructed of silver, silver gilt, and enamel. The arms of the cross are in blue enamel with gilt borders. The obverse centre features a circular rayed gilt medallion with a turquoise enameled border, adorned with a gilt star consisting of eight rays and a turquoise ball in the centre. The quadrants between the arms bear two small turquoise balls each, in between a gilt double ring and divided by a star ray's tip. The reverse centre bears a circular medallion with the gilt monogram 'H' and a gilt crown above on a blue enamel background. On a loop for suspension, on a yellow and black striped ribbon.

History


The Order of the Star of Brabant was instituted on June 14, 1914 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig in commemoration of the birthday of his ancestor, Duke Henry I of Brabant. The Order of the Star of Brabant was of equal status with the Order of Philip the Magnanimous. The order was meant to serve as a physical representation of the bond between the prince and his people. It was conferred upon both men and women, regardless of status or class, for civil merit within a number of fields.

The Order of the Star of Brabant originally consisted of twelve awards for men and four for women. The order was not conferred for war merit, and having been established immediately prior to World War I, it was not conferred often during the war years. The Order of the Star of Brabant became obsolete in 1918.

According to the Grand Ducal Hessian Government Gazette from the years 1915 to 1918, a total of 56 awards were conferred upon men and 11 to women. Members of the Order of the Star of Brabant were required to include the dignity received in their titles, and the sign of the order could be added to their coat of arms. The appointment of members was reserved solely for the Grand Duke and his successors in government. Individuals could not apply for the award. If a member was promoted to a higher class or died, the order had to be returned.

The awards conferred upon women were worn on bow ribbons.

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Versions

  • Price

    $5,400 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: H

  • Size

    57mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $8,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Diamonds/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: H

  • Size

    57mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    There is only one known recipient of the Cross of Honour for Women with Diamonds.

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