Post-war fakes made by Rothe https://asiamedals.info/threads/fake-orders-of-the-wuerttemberg-crown-made-by-rothe.30145/.
Marks.
Original case.
Rare original breast star that was privately-comissioned by Robert, Duke of Württemberg (1873-1947). He, as Major General, was awarded the Swords to the Grand Cross with Breast Star for Members of Reigning Houses, by King Wilhelm II on July 20, 1916, in addition to the Grand Cross of the Order of the Royal Württemberg Crown, which he had already held since December 2, 1888. After his death, this piece passed to his nephew, Albrecht Eugen, Duke of Württemberg (1895-1954), and after Albrecht Eugen's death, to his son, Dr. Alexander Eugen, Duke of Württemberg (1933-2024). The original swords appear to have been removed on the orders of Albrecht Eugen, Duke of Württemberg.
Silver, gild, gilt, enamel.
Reverse engraved "Duke Robert" and marked with Vienna silver hallmark for 900 silver from 1872-1922 "2 Diana head A", maker's mark "F•R in rectangle" /personal mark of Christian Rothe/ and silver hallmark "900". Pin marked with maker's marks and three Vienna assay office control marks "A" in a rectangle.
Silver, gild, gilt, enamel.
Reverse engraved "Duke Robert" and marked with Vienna silver hallmark for 900 silver from 1872-1922 "2 Diana head A", maker's mark "F•R in rectangle" /personal mark of Christian Rothe/ and silver hallmark "900". Pin marked with maker's marks and three Vienna assay office control marks "A" in a rectangle.
Marks.
Original case.