WW1 Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt Golden Honor Medal w/1914-15 Original Ribbon (3823) For Sale
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WW1 Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt Golden Honor Medal w/1914-15 Original Ribbon (3823): $425.00
SUPER RARE
WW1 German Duchy of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt
Golden Honor Medal Cross
w/1914-15 Golden Oak Leaf
On Its Original Ribbon
Very Good Condition
AKAFürstlich Schwarzburgisches Ehrenkreuz
Order was instituted by Prince Friedrich Günther of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt on 20 May 1853.
Order was awarded for civil and military merit.
Order was awarded in three classes and a Merit Medal. The Order was expanded in 1873 to four classes. In 1866, the Merit Medal was divided into two grades: gold and silver. In 1870, crossed swords was added. In 1901, the crown was added to the I Class Honour Cross. In 1915, a golden oak leaf was added to the suspension of the Cross as well as to the Merit Medal.
