Württemberg, Kingdom. A Friedrich Order in Gold, I Class Knight's Cross, c. 1900 Hold the Order has been considered

the Order has been considered the highest civil awarded within Spain

trimmed with twisted silver aluminum bullion wire on all sides

3 mm (h) x 34

the Cross is sometimes referred to as the Hasselt Cross

on top of crossed swords

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Friedrich Order in Gold, I Class Knight's Cross, c. 1900 Hold the Order has been considered(Friedrichs Orden Ritterkreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 1 January 1830 by King Wilhelm I. (1856 1918 issue). Constructed of 14K Gold with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, both the obverse and reverse bearing central white enameled medallion overlaid by raised monograms of King Friedrich I, the twelve oclock arm topped by an eyelet and suspension ring retaining a period ribbon,