German Orders and MedalsKingdom of Prussia

32 Kingdom of Prussia: Cathedral Chapter Sanctorum Petri et Gorgoni in Minden.

 Embroidered breast star made of silver lantern and sequins, partially gilded. Star with the Prussian eagle in black silk embroidery applied on the cross of the order. Completely preserved cover paper on the back. Breast star dating from around 1764. 

The order's emblem of this tradition-steeped cathedral chapter was endowed by King Frederick II on 10 June 1755. In 1764, the canons received permission to wear the Order's cross in embroidered form on their left breast. 

Very rare and beautiful, especially considering the age excellently preserved breast star of the era of King Frederic the Great.

81 x 71 mm

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2.000,00