Anhalt, Duchy. An Order of Albert the Bear, Commander, c. 1916 Buy Now signed in crayon

signed in crayon

measuring 113 mm (w) x 40 mm (h))

measuring 65 mm (w) x 90 mm (h)

demonstrating moderate material fatigue and tearing

the reverse embossed with the traditional LDO quality assurance statement reading “The production of orders and medals is subject to the control of the presidential chancery

Anhalt, Duchy. An Order of Albert the Bear, Commander, c. 1916 Buy Now signed in crayon(Hausorden Albrecht des Bren). Instituted 18 November 1836 by Duke Heinrich of Anhalt Kthen, Duke Leopold IV of Anhalt Dessau, and Duke Alexander of Anhalt Bernburg. (1836 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a double sided depiction of a crowned bear atop a castle wall with a gate, the obverse circumscribed by an inscription of FUERCHT GOTT UND BEFOLGE SEINE BEFEHLE (FEAR GOD AND OBEY HIS COMMANDMENTS), topped by the coat of arms