The Order of the Rue Crown

Average Price:

$800 to $1,200

(The cost varies based on the medal’s historical significance, the recipient’s background, and the condition of the medal)

Time Period: Pre-WW1
Institution: 1807
Country: Germany (Kingdom of Saxony)

The Order of the Rue Crown (or Hausorden der Rautenkrone in German), also known as the Order of the Crown of Saxony is a dynastic order of knighthood of the Kingdom of Saxony created in 1807 by Frederick Augustus I, the first King of Saxony, to be the civil counterpart to the Military Order of St. Henry.

The order takes its name from the green floral crown of rue (crancelin) found in the coat of arms of Saxony. It occupies the highest rank of the former Saxonian honour system.

The order was originally limited to 24 knights, although exceptions were made for members of ruling houses and those whose membership in the order would add to its prestige. The Order of the Rue Crown was presented in a single grade, Knight.

The Order of the Rue Design

The badge of the order is a gold Maltese cross enameled in green with a white border.

The white center medallion features in the obverse the crowned monogram of Frederick Augustus I of Saxony, encircled by a green crown of rue. Between the arms of the cross is a golden crown of rue.

The star of the order is made of silver, and has eight points. The center of the star bears a gold medallion with the motto of the order, PROVIDENTIÆ MEMOR, inside a ring of green rue leaves.

The badge of the order is borne on a ribband of grass green, worn over the right shoulder.