Order of the Crown of Westphalia, I Class Knight (with diamonds)

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SKU: 01.WPH.0101.105.01.001

Estimated market value:

$45,000 USD

  • Order of the Crown of Westphalia, I Class Knight (with diamonds) Obverse
  • Order of the Crown of Westphalia, I Class Knight (with diamonds) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$45,000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver/Gold/Enamelled/Diamonds
  • Version Remarks
    Although this decoration has the dimensions of a I Class Knight, it is highly likely that it possesses the class equivalent of a Grand Commander. This specific example was sold in auction by Andreas Thies on February 2, 2013 for €40,000.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Order of the Crown of Westphalia, I Class Knight (with diamonds) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 53, February 2, 2013. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A53_97_128.pdf

History


The Order of the Crown of Westphalia was founded on December 25, 1809 by Napoleon's brother Jerome Bonaparte, also known as King Hieronymus I of Westphalia. The order was established in three grades and could be awarded to civilians and military personnel. It was conferred upon individuals who rendered exceptional service to the crown and state. Awardable acts included performing acts of heroism or humanity and making useful discoveries.

Membership in the order was limited to 10 Grand Crosses, 30 Commander Crosses, 300 I Class Knight Crosses, and 500 II Class Knight Crosses.

The king was the Grand Masters of the order and he wore the Collar with a diamond-studded decoration suspended from it.

The first decorations were produced by the jeweller Biennais. The decorations were later created by other jewellers, including Gibert and Oliveras of Paris.

The motto of the Order is "Charakter und Aufrichtigkeit" which translates to "Character and Honesty".

The order was discontinued in 1813 following the collapse of the Westphalian government.

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