Star of the order of Albrecht the Bear

The original star in perfect collectible condition. Silver, enamel. Manufacturer of the famous German firm "Godet" in Berlin. On the edge of the medallion is a ring with the order's motto – "FURCHTE GOTT UND BEFOLGE SEINE BEFEHLE." ( "Fear God and obey his commandments"). In the centre of the medallion with enamel image of a bear, stepping on the fortress wall. The reverse is smooth. The mount on the needle. Very rare. The guarantee of authenticity.

The order was instituted on 18 November 1836 three Duke: Heinrich von Anhalt-Köthen, Leopold IV Friedrich von Anhalt-Dessau, Alexander Carl von Anhalt-Bernburg in honor of the Margrave Albrecht the Bear. The original order consisted of three classes: Grand cross, commander, knight and two-time medal of merit gold medal of merit and the silver medal of merit. In 1839 the Charter of the Order appeared collar. March 18, 1848, the commander's cross was divided into two classes: the commander's cross of the first class (with star) and commander's cross (without the stars). 8 Feb 1854 knight's cross were also divided into two classes: gold and silver. July 18, 1864, with the awarding of military merit, was added swords. April 29, 1901, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Duke Frederick I, the insignia of the order was added to the crown. Albrecht the Bear (1100 — 18 November 1170) — graph of the genus Askayev, the founder of the Brandenburg mark and the first Margrave of Brandenburg.