Bidspirit auction | A WÜRTTEMBERG ORDER OF FREDERICK,

A WÜRTTEMBERG ORDER OF FREDERICK, KNIGHT'S CROSS (FRIEDRICHS-ORDEN), C. LATE 19TH TO EARLY 20TH CENTURY - A gilt and white-enameled Maltese cross with radiating gilt rays between the arms, suspended from a laurel wreath surmount. The obverse center displays a profile portrait of King Frederick I of Württemberg within a blue enamel border inscribed ”Friedrich König von Württemberg.” The reverse bears the inscription ”Dem Verdienste” (”For Merit”) within a blue enamel ring carrying the motto ”Gott und mein Recht” (”God and My Right”). A finely executed example of one of the principal orders of the Kingdom of Württemberg, instituted in 1830 and awarded for distinguished civil and military merit. Dimensions: H: 3 1/2 in., (9 cm.); W:2 3/4 in., (7 cm.) Conditions: Good with minor enamel losses. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided.