Anhalt, Duchy. An Order of Albert the Bear, Commander, c. 1916 Auction Archive measuring 14 mm (w) x

measuring 14 mm (w) x 14 mm (h)

It was delivered to the United States Navy in October 1924

with dual sliding knots

This medal was a reward to those who had served in the underground movement

The blade exhibits minor horizontal contact throughout its length

Anhalt, Duchy. An Order of Albert the Bear, Commander, c. 1916 Auction Archive measuring 14 mm (w) x(Hausorden Albrecht des Bren). Instituted 18 November 1836 by Duke Heinrich of Anhalt Kthen, Duke Leopold IV of Anhalt Dessau, and Duke Alexander of Anhalt Bernburg. (1836 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a double sided depiction of a crowned bear atop a castle wall with a gate, the obverse circumscribed by an inscription of FUERCHT GOTT UND BEFOLGE SEINE BEFEHLE (FEAR GOD AND OBEY HIS COMMANDMENTS), topped by the coat of arms