Order of St. Joachim, Commander Breast Star

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SKU: 01.SXS.0101.106.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2,000 USD

Image courtesy of A. M. Perrot, "Historische Sammlung aller Ritterorden der verschiedenen Nationen"

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Estimated market value:

$2,000 USD

Attributes

Country

Germany
Composition

Embroidery
Inscription

Obv: DEO PRINCIPI LEGI
Image Licensing

This image of the Order of St. Joachim, Commander Breast Star is attributed to “Historische Sammlung aller Ritterorden der verschiedenen Nationen” by A. M. Perrot, published in 1821. It is in the public domain in all countries where the copyright is the author’s term of life plus 70 years.

Physical Description and Item Details

An eight-sided star, constructed of silver wire embroidery. In the centre is a silver Maltese cross with a sequin border. The cross’ centre medallion features a green cross, the medallion ring features silver sequin bordering. The reverse is smooth and enforced with cardboard.
As of 1802, the star was constructed of silver and gold wire embroidery, with the star’s rays being in gold. Additionally, it featured a medallion ring made of dark green velvet with the inscription ‘IUNXIT AMICUS AMOR 1755’ (‘love connects friends’) in gold.

History

The Order of St. Joachim was instituted by Prince Christian Franz. The purpose of the order was to aid the needy of all religious denominations.

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