Order "de Parfaite Amitié", Cross for Men (with diamonds)
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SKU: 01.TUT.0101.101.01.002
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A George’s cross with slightly indented arms, constructed of gold, diamonds, rubies, and saphires. The cross is completely adorned with diamonds. On top of it is an immobile crown, also adorned with diamonds, as well as two rubies and a sapphire. Between the cross arms are a lion on two occasions and a tower on the other two occasions. The obverse centre medallion is a ruby, presenting the monogram ‘CA’, surrounded by the inscription ‘VINCLUM AMICITIAE’ (‘bond of friendship’). The reverse is similar, except that the medallion is a saphire. On a loop for suspension, on a blue ribbon.
The Order ‘de parfaite amitié’ was likely established by Prince Alexander Ferdinand of Thurn and Taxis and it was likely renewed by his son, Prince Carl Anselm of Thurn and Taxis. Following the mediatisation of the principalities of the Confederation of the Rhine, the order was strictly conferred upon the members of the princely family. At the age of 18, each member of the family was awarded the decoration.
The decoration is in the form of a white enamelled Maltese cross that features alternating lions and castle turrets between the cross arms. The cross is surmounted by a gold and red enamelled crown. The obverse of the cross features the initials “CW” on the centre medallion. The version of the cross that was awarded from 1806 to 1927 features the initials “FW” on the reverse. The version that was introduced in 1928 features an “A” (for Albert) on the reverse.
Men wore the decoration around their neck on a sky-blue ribbon. Women wore the decoration on a bow ribbon.
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