- Lot 55

Order of Ernst August (Kingdom of Hanover). Established in 1865. Set of Grand Crosses including: The gold insignia in the form of a Maltese cross with four bifid branches bolted with white enamel and angled with royal crowns. The obverse features a red enameled medallion applied with the monogram of King Ernst August of Hanover (EA) encircled by a blue enamel band featuring the motto of the order "SUSCIPERE ET FINIRE" in gold. The obverse shows the monogram of King George V of Hanover (GR V) in gold on a red enamel background circled with the date of foundation of the order "DEN XV DECEMBER MDCCCLXV" in gold on a blue enamel background. Godronnée hanger and ring of suspension. The silver plate in the form of a stylized star with eight branches worked in diamond points and pierced, the center applied with the monogram of King Ernst August of Hanover (EA) encircled by a band of blue enamel depicting the motto of the order "SUSCIPERE ET FINIRE" in gold. Label of the house of Carl Busch in Hanover, fastened with a toggle pin. Total gross weight : 144,8 g Size : from 7 to 9 cm