Order of Prince Pribina, I Class Grand Cross Breast Star

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SKU: 01.SVK.0101.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$4000+ USD

  • Order of Prince Pribina, I Class Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Order of Prince Pribina, I Class Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse
  • Order of Prince Pribina, I Class Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Order of Prince Pribina, I Class Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse
  • Order of Prince Pribina, I Class Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse Detail
  • Order of Prince Pribina, I Class Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse Detail

Estimated market value:

$4000+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Slovakia
  • Makers
    National mint at Kremnica
  • Composition
    Silver/Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Rev: SAECULO NON INSTANTE FUNDAVIT
  • Size
    89x89mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/slovakia/slovakia-republic-an-order-of-the-prince-pribina-special-grade-grand-cross-c-1941

Physical Description and Item Details


Of high rarity, consisting of a silver gilt large multi faceted star with eight points, with green enameled rays, separately affixed centre applique with gilt background and blue enamel detailing, reverse with horizontal pin maker marked ""K"" denoting manufacture by the national mint at Kremnica, marked ""987"", measuring 89x89mm, a worn example, extremely fine.

History


This Order is the highest Slovakian Order and it was awarded to high-ranking officers or officials.

There are two versions of this Order, a Civil division and a Military division, but the only difference between these two versions is the addition of swords to the Military division. The addition of a Military division was authorized on November 4, 1942.

Pribina was a Slavic prince during the 9th century. He was the first Slavic ruler to build Christian churches and he ruled over Lower Pannonia.

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