1st class Order of Saint Vladimir awarded to Johann Josef Wenzel Anton Franz Karl, Graf Radetzky von Radetz

1st/2nd class.
Gold, enamel.

Collection of Military History Institute, Prague.

 

Johann Josef Wenzel Anton Franz Karl, Graf Radetzky von Radetz (2 November 1766 – 5 January 1858) was a Czech nobleman and Austrian field marshal. He served as chief of the general staff in the Habsburg monarchy during the later period of the Napoleonic Wars and afterwards began military reforms. He is best known for the victories at the Battles of Custoza (24–25 July 1848) and Novara (23 March 1849) during the First Italian War of Independence.​

 

Stand with some of his awards in Military History Institute.

 

Diamond-cut breast star of Prussian Black Eagle order /he became knight of the Black Eagle on September 9, 1847; Diamonds were added on May 6, 1849/.

Silver, gold, enamel.

On display.

 

Very rare diamond-cut breast star Hannover Order of Saint George /he became knight of the Saint George in 1848/.

Silver, gold, enamel.

 

Diamond-cut breast star of Bavarian order of Saint Hubert /he became knight of the Saint Hubert in 1849/.

 

Miniature golden bar with military order of Maria Theresa and Golden Fleece order.