Military Order of St. George, I Class Knight

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SKU: 01.ITA.0100.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$3100+ USD

  • I Class Knight Obverse
  • I Class Knight Reverse

Estimated market value:

$3100+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Italy
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: AL MERITO MILITAIRE Rev: CL 1833
  • Size
    35-40mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Military Order of St. George, I Class Knight is a scanned image from the Book "The book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations" edited by Burke, Bernard, Sir, 1814-1892. The book was published in 1858. It is in the public domain in countries where the copyright is the author's life plus 70 years.

History


The Military Order of St. George was founded by Duke Charles Louise of Lucca in 1833, under the name "Order of St. George for Military Merit." It was later transferred to the Duchy of Parma when Lucca was annexed in 1847.

This Order was awarded to military personnel in recognition of meritorious actions, distinguished services to the crown of Lucca, or for loyalty to the Duke himself.

The Order consisted of three grades, but only the I Class Knight was worn with a Breast Star. Recipients were first awarded the lowest grade (III Class Knight) and had to gradually earn the higher Order grades.

Brilliants could be added to the I Class Knight and II Class Knight to recognize a recipient for extraordinary merit.

The obverse inscription translates to "To Military Merit," and the reverse inscription features the initials of the Order's founder and the foundation year "CL 1833"

The I Class Knight was awarded to Senior Officer Commanders and the reigning Duke of Lucca.

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