Württemberg, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Württemberg Crown, Grand Cross Breast Star, for Royal House Members Auction Dönitz achieved the rank of

Dönitz achieved the rank of Grossdmiral (Grand Admiral) and replaced Grand Admiral Erich Raeder as Commander-in-Chief of the Navy (Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine)

he was appointed Quartermaster

encircled by the inscription FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE

1863 by Grand Duke Paul Friedrich August 1838-1918 Issue

Instituted on June 16

Württemberg, Kingdom. A Rare Order of the Württemberg Crown, Grand Cross Breast Star, for Royal House Members Auction Dönitz achieved the rank of(Orden der wrttembergischen Krone Bruststern zum Grokreuz fr regierende Huser). Instituted 23 September 1818. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a medallion featuring a black enameled centrepiece bearing a Gold Maltese Cross, with white enameled arms joined through the quadrants by intricate Gold lions passant, in turn inset with a