Medals from the Kingdom of Saxony
Saxony Badges, Decorations & Awards
The Kingdom of Saxony was a significant state in Central Europe, known for its cultural, political, and economic influence. It existed from 1806 to 1918, playing a crucial role in German and European history.
The Kingdom was established in 1806 when Elector Frederick Augustus III of Saxony declared himself King Frederick Augustus I. This occurred after the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire, largely influenced by Napoleon Bonaparte’s reorganization of German states.
Saxony initially allied with Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars, joining the Confederation of the Rhine. After Napoleon’s defeat in the Battle of Leipzig in 1813, Saxony switched sides and joined the coalition against him. The Kingdom adopted a constitution in 1831, establishing a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral parliament. The House of Wettin, one of Europe’s oldest dynasties, ruled Saxony throughout its existence as a kingdom.
All Saxony Decorations
Saxony, as part of the German Empire, was heavily involved in World War I. The war’s devastation led to political and social upheaval within the kingdom. The defeat of Germany in World War I triggered the German Revolution, leading to the abdication of King Frederick Augustus III of Saxony. The monarchy was abolished, and Saxony became a part of the Weimar Republic as the Free State of Saxony.
The Kingdom of Saxony left a lasting legacy in terms of cultural contributions, architectural achievements, and educational advancements. Here is the complete list of medals from the Kingdom of Saxony:
The Order of Sidonia
The Order of Sidonia was created on March 14, 1871 by King Johann the German. It’s the Kingdom of Saxony’s chivalric order for women.
The Albert Order
The Albert Order was created in 1850 to be awarded to anyone who had served the state well, for civil virtue, science and art.
The Civil Order of Saxony
The Civil Order of Saxony is a general order of merit established on 7 June 1815 by King Frederick Augustus I of Saxony.
The Military Order of St. Henry
The Military Order of St. Henry is a military order of the Kingdom of Saxony and the oldest military order of the German Empire.
The Order of the Rue Crown
The Order of the Rue Crown is a dynastic order of knighthood of the Kingdom of Saxony created in 1807 by Frederick Augustus I.
Medals from the Kingdom of Prussia
The Kingdom of Prussia was a German kingdom that existed between 1701 and 1918 and was the leading state of the German Empire. The kings of Prussia were from the House of Hohenzollern, a German royal dynasty that arose in the area around the town of Hechingen in Swabia during the 11th century. Explore awards, badges and medals from the Kingdom of Prussia.
Austro-Hungarian Orders
The Austria-Hungarian Empire was a constitutional monarchy and great power in Central Europe between 1867 and 1918. The Empire was ruled by the House of Habsburg and constituted the last phase in the constitutional evolution of the Habsburg Monarchy. Explore awards, badges and medals from the Astro-Hungarian Empire.
More Medals from Germany
In 1871, Germany became a nation-state, and after World War I and the German Revolution of 1918–1919, the Empire was replaced by the Weimar Republic. The Nazi seizure of power in 1933 led to the establishment of a dictatorship. After the end of World War II and the fall of communism and the German reunification, the country became a federal parliamentary republic. Explore German awards, badges and medals.
