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STAR OF THE ORDER OF DANILO

Creator(s): V. Mayer's Söhne (Silversmith)

Currently in storage


About this object

This order is also known as the Order of the Independence of Montenegro. It has a cross in the center which is white rimmed, and has red bordered blue enamel in the arms. The central medallion is in red enamel and has a monogram in the center and an inscription around the edge. The cross rests on a star which has points made from round balls attached to each other alternating with vertical points.

Object name:
STAR OF THE ORDER OF DANILO
Made from:
Enamel -- silver
Made in:
AUSTRIA: Vienna
Date made:
Late 19th c.
Size:
8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
18.61
Class:
ORDER
Signature marks:
MONOGRAM; INSCRIPTION; MARK in center: AI (initials of Prince Danilo I); around center: knjaz crnogorski in Cyrillic; on back: VINC. Mayer's Söhne Wien (surrounding eagle)
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973