I have this star two years, but i don't know what kind of this.
Will pleased for any ideas!
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The star is that of the Ludewigs-Orden from the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt. By the style of the rays of the star, it is a rather early piece (early to mid-1800s), but I couldn't tell you more, including whether it's original, without looking at it closer.
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Good one Dave!
I couldn't find that in my meager reference library!
May I ask how you identified it???Comment
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I did a search for the phrase "Gott Ehre Vaterland" which confirmed that that was a Hessian motto. Then I looked at Nimmergut. The only Ludewigs-Orden star in the catalog was a later one, with the smooth rays, but the construction of this one looks generally consistent with other early 1800s stars I've seen.
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Getting like CSI for medals! Nice work. Forgot to check one other possible reference on the shelf at home - Werlick! Much easier now that you've done the ID. Thanks,
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Doh! Sure 'nuf!
Found two illustrations - one in Werlick and one in (cringe) Peters & Ball. I might add that the mentioned illustrations differed one to the other as well.
Much as Dave has said - these illustrations were different in terms of the rays. The rays on this one remind me of those I've seen on several British Orders. Don't know what to make of that!Comment
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Thanks for all!!!
This star is realy-100%!!!
It's realy germany style.
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