Order of the Iron Helmet, Decoration

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  • Order of the Iron Helmet, Decoration (on Brabant Cross) Obverse with Ribbon
  • Order of the Iron Helmet, Decoration (on Brabant Cross) Obverse
  • Order of the Iron Helmet, Decoration (on Brabant Cross) Reverse
  • Order of the Iron Helmet, Decoration (on Brabant Cross) Obverse
  • Order of the Iron Helmet, Decoration (on Brabant Cross) Reverse
  • Order of the Iron Helmet, Decoration (on Brabant Cross) Maker Mark

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    March 18, 1814
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Orden vom Eisernen Helm'.

Physical Description


A cross bottony, constructed of iron and silver. The cross is made of iron with silver borders, with a superimposed helmet. The top of the helmet is decorated with five feathers, it features a silver visor and a silver lion’s head above. The breastplate below the helmet features a silver shield with the monogram ‘WK’. The 6 o’clock arm of the cross features the date ‘1814’. The reverse is smooth with the maker mark ‘KOMPFF’. Crosses without maker mark exist, these may or may not be authentic. On loop for suspension, on a magenta-coloured ribbon with white side stripes.

History


The Order of the Iron Helmet was established by Elector Wilhelm I and was conferred upon military personnel who fought in the Liberation Wars against France.

The order could be conferred upon individuals who fought in allied forces.

The statutes stated that the knights of the order from every region should have their names listed on a plaque, and the plaque should be displayed in the community church.

The decoration was awarded as a I and II Class. The decorations remained identical, yet the I Class Decoration was awarded together with a Breast Cross.

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Versions

  • Price

    $7,000 USD

  • Composition

    Iron/Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: W K 1814

  • Size

    46x61mm

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  • Price

    $12,500 USD

  • Composition

    Iron/Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: W K 1814

  • Size

    39x58mm

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