Order_of_the_White_Falcon
Order of the White Falcon
Award
Order of the White Falcon (German: Hausorden vom Weißen Falken) is a grand-ducal order of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, founded by Duke Ernest Augustus on 2 August 1732, and renewed in 1815 by Charles Augustus.
Quick Facts House Order of the White Falcon (Hausorden vom Weißen Falken), Type ...
House Order of the White Falcon (Hausorden vom Weißen Falken) | |
---|---|
Type | House order |
Presented by | the Duchy of Saxe-Weimar Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach |
Motto | VIGILANDO ASCENDIMUS |
Status | No longer awarded |
Established | 2 August 1732 |
Close
In the early 20th century it had four classes and a silver cross, added in 1878. The decoration, a green star of eight points, with red stars between the arms, bears a white falcon, and the motto, Vigilando Ascendimus (Through vigilance we ascend), on a blue ground.
More information Recipients ...
Close
- Gilman, D. C.; Peck, H. T.; Colby, F. M., eds. (1905). "White Falcon, Order of the" . New International Encyclopedia (1st ed.). New York: Dodd, Mead.