Burg Hohenzollern in Hechingen

[VtwinVince]

I hope they have increased security after what happened at the 'Gruenes Gewoelbe' in Dresden.

[JohanH]

The breast star of the grand cross of the Finnish cross of Liberty with swords and diamonds 1918 was stolen a long time ago and it's destiny is unknown. It's sad since it was the only example with diamonds awarded in 1918. 

 

 

Another interesting thing is that the Swedish medal of the Swords (Svärdsmedaljen) in gold is not the medal that was awaded to the kaiser. The Swedish king, Oscar II had made a single piece of the Swordmedal in gold to give to the kaiser in 1875. 

After the kaisers death, the original medal was returned to Sweden and a gilt replica was sent as replacement. The original goldmedal is in the royal collection at the Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren). But it is not displayed and the only pictures I know of are in black/white.