Order of Louise
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The Order of Louise was founded on 3 August 1814 by Frederick William III of Prussia to honor his late wife, the much beloved Queen Louise. This order was chivalric in nature, but was intended strictl
Insignia of the Order (1st Class)
Queen Louise of Prussia, for whom the Order of Louise was named. Portrait of Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz by Elizabeth Vigee-LeBrun, 1802
Badge of the Order of Louise, First Class
Badge of the Order of Louise, Second Class
Order of the Black Eagle
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The Order of the Black Eagle was the highest order of chivalry in the Kingdom of Prussia. The order was founded on 17 January 1701 by Elector Friedrich III of Brandenburg. In his Dutch exile after Wor
Order of Louise
…Orders" of the realm, the Chief of the Order of Louise was the reigning queen. Daughters in the royal family were invested with this order in lieu of the Order of the Black Eagle, Order of the Red Eagle Grand Cross, Prussian Crown Order First Class, and Royal House Order of Hohenzollern that were reserved for the sons. The Order…
Star of the Order of the Black Eagle
Badge of the Order of the Black Eagle.
Frederick II with Order of the Black Eagle (Portrait by Anton Graff 1781).
Friedrich Wilhelm IV, wearing the collar and cloak of the Order of the Black Eagle. Original portrait by Krüger