Rush79

Very interesting and nice research!

Looks real to me too, it resembles a Fran Sorlini type (the shape and the swords). When you receive it by mail, maybe you can look for any hallmarks?

Thanks Paja, it's helpfull. Comparing to the info you gave me, the chance is big that it is a Rothe. I'll try to make some more pics of the details. I used to believe that all order made by Rothe were hallmarked, but apparently I'm wrong

There's a mark in the right on the picture. But I'm not sure if it is even a hallmark? Were there any Takovo's who weren't marked?

Dear gentlemen, I've known that they're were several producers who made the Serbian order of Takovo, f.e. Rothe, Scheid, Leser, ... But were they also made in France? By Arthus Bertrand? Or is this commander a Russian type? I do not see it so good, but I might notice a mark of AB on the bottom (more detailed photo's will follow), but no Boar's head... No other hallmarks were noticed

A lust to read!

Thanks Paja, Third class, nice.

Dear Gents, I also have a diploma of Takovo, in the book of Carr on Serbian orders, it says that the style could differ from time to time. This one is printed as hand-written. Always a pleasure to watch. My Serbian isn't so good, but am I wirght when this diploma was given to Alex Radulovic?

Hi! What a wonderfull story. I think you're one of the few who can know to who the order was given too. A lust to read the story for colleague-collectors and historici. PS: My birthday is in a few months, I'll wink to my family...

Very interesting and usefull info, Paja. I asume that in the london gazette there will be more info?

Paja, If you still want the Belgian recipients of Serbian orders in WW1, I could mail it to you. Send me a PM with your email adress and you'll get it. Grt

Hi! I've read in the book of Pavel Carr about the history of Serbian and yugoslavian orders, that only the military version (Takovo ith swords) could still be worn in the Karageorge dynasty, as a act of recognition in wartime. So it's only worn by officers.

Thanks , I'm proud of it. It's KF; Karl Fleischhacker.

Karageorge Star: 111 Belgian recipientsOrde White Eagle: 130 Belgian recipients

Interesting: There are a lot of Belgian officers who were enlisted during the reign of Karageorgevich and Obrenovic, but all which have received the Order of Karageorge, didn't ware or got the Order of Takovo? Only one of them? Is that a known fact or just coincidence?

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I'm amazed of all your work, Paja. Thanks! In the military museum in Brussels, I've also found many Belgian soldiers and officers who has been given Serbian orders, during WW1.

Herbert Vivian (1865-1940) : British journalist and author of many travel books, including one of Serbia, which granted him the Order of Takovo. It's a pitty, Paja, that there are so many stolen orders and decorations in Serbia. It's part of the wealthy history of Serbia, I hope that one day will come that the Serbian military museum has more orders to display than any other country. Nevertheless; I think it's amazing to see all these orders laying there.

Indeed, Paja, Takovo, you can see the arms of Andreas Cross and the Maltese Cross, also the green branches.

Nice pictures I also see: - Order of St-Stanislas - Order of Alexander - Order of Vasa

Also recieved the Order of Takovo as a foreigner: - David Edward Hughes (16 May 1831 – 22 January 1900), was a Welsh-American scientist and musician. Hughes invented the first working radio communication system, the first semiconductor diode crystal radio receiver, the first printing telegraph, and the first microphone. He was also a harpist, and a professor of music. - Nikola Ivanov (Bulgarian: Никола Иванов) (2 March 1861, Kalofer – 10 September 1940, Sofia) was a Bulgarian general, Chief of the Headquarters of the Bulgarian Army between 10 May 1894 and 29 November 1896, Minister of war between 29 November 1896 - 30 January 1899. He is prominent for capturing Adrianople in the First Balkan War and the surrounding of the Greeks army in the Battle of Kresna Gorge which brought the end of the disastrous Second Balkan War. - Hermann Freiherr Kövess von Kövessháza (Hungarian: kövessházi báró Kövess Hermann; March 30, 1854[1] – September 22, 1924[1]) was the final, and completely ceremonial, Commander-in-Chief of Austria-Hungary. - Leopold Maximilian Joseph Maria Arnulf, Prinz von Bayern (9 February 1846 – 28 September 1930) was born in Munich, the son of Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria (1821–1912) and his wife Archduchess Augusta of Austria (1825–1864). He was a Field Marshal (Generalfeldmarschall) who commanded German and Austro-Hungarian forces on the Eastern Front in World War I. - Rudolf Freiherr Stöger-Steiner von Steinstätten (26 April 1861 – 12 May 1921) was a Colonel-General in the Austro-Hungarian army and served as the last Imperial Minister for War not only to the Austro-Hungarian Empire but to the ancient Habsburg monarchy which sat at its head. - Pavel Alexeevich Zelenoy (Russian: Зеленой, Павел Алексеевич, 5 January 1833 - 10 January 1909) was a Russian admiral, governor of Taganrog and Odessa. Source: Wikipedia

Whaauw, fantastic piece. Did you get it from an auction?

On 24 april 1882: Monsieur Marinovitch, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister * Plenipotentiary from His Majesty •the King of Servla, to deliver a Letter from His Majesty notifying the erection of Servia into a Kingdom, and to present to Her Majesty the "Grand Cordon of the Servian Order of Takovo" From the London Gazette

Great! Btw, you can call me Joris, instead of Rush79, that would be easier.