House Order of the Wendish Crown

The House Order of the Wendish Crown (German: Hausorden der Wendischen Krone) is a dynastic order that was jointly instituted on 12 May 1864 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Grand Duke Friedrich Wilhelm of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. It is the oldest and most senior order of the House of Mecklenburg.

Classes

The Order has four classes:

1. Grand Cross, with two sub-classes:
   • with the Crown in Ore
   • with the Crown in Gold
2. Grand Commander
3. Commander
4. Knight/Dame

Gold and silver Merit Crosses were also given.

Notable recipients

Grand Crosses

Grand Commanders

Commanders

Knights

Dames

Unknown class

References

External links

• Media related to House Order of the Wendish Crown at Wikimedia Commons
• House Order of the Wendish Crown