Zahringer Lion, An Observation

[WILLIAM RUSSO]

Dear Collectors: For your viewing pleasure and observation, I show you three Gold Zahringer Lion Knight First Class Orders. Please note the different Ring Suspension's, Castle Painting's and Ribbon's.
Sincerely, Bill

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[Don D.]

Nice awards. The most beautiful of the imperial stuff if you ask me. One day I will find one.
Don

[Bob Hunter*]

Bill, you are the Head Lion Tamer! Wonderful handmade pieces which accounts for many of the variances noted.

[WILLIAM RUSSO]

Don, Bob..........thanks for the kind feedback.
Sincerely, Bill

[Chris Wainwrigh]

By the castles being different. Am I correct in thinking these are hand painted pieces

[medalnet]

the stencil

By the castles being different. Am I correct in thinking these are hand painted pieces

Well, they used as for most other decorations a stencil. Those changed over time, besides very manufacturer had its one. Those of course did vary slightly.

[W McSwiggan]

Hi,

Would love to hear more about the piece with the rosette! Awarded to a French national with his own interpretation of how to wear awards perhaps? I'm intrigued.

wem

[Chris Wainwrigh]

Well, they used as for most other decorations a stencil. Those changed over time, besides very manufacturer had its one. Those of course did vary slightly.

Thanks I have always wondered about that

[WILLIAM RUSSO]

Dear Andreas, Thanks for the information on the Castle paintings . WEM...no idea on the rosette piece, it came that way when I purchased it .
Sincerely, Bill