Order of Saint Elizabeth

The St. Elisabethen Order was originally founded on October 18, 1766 by the Electress Elisabeth Augusta, the first wife of the Elector Palatine Karl Theodor as High Lady north of Saint Elizabeth in whose honor came for charitable activity to the poor and needy to Catholic Women of old pen moderate needle for ceremony.

History

The lady was north on 31 January 1767 by Pope Clement XIII. confirmed. For the recording of the evidence of ancestral sample of sixteen noble ancestors was required. Gain admission except ladies of princely houses only the Mistress of the Robes and ladies in waiting to the Queen and six other married or widowed women.

After the death of the founder, the Grandmaster dignity went over to Marie Amalie. Since they no longer belonged to a ruling by- line of the royal house, the Order lost in the next few years. In 1873 the Order was reorganized by Marie Therese and provided with new statutes. At the same time saw the introduction of the maids of honor.

Order decoration

The religious character consists of a golden, white enamel Leopold cross hanging on a electoral hat. The resting enameled medallion shows the representation of Saint Elizabeth in distributing alms. In the intertwined initials of the founder lapel EA, which are surrounded by a green enameled frost.

Carrying method

The award was worn with the exception of religious officials at a ladies bow on the left upper chest. At Dames The ribbon is dark blue with wide pink border strip in honors it has a reverse arrangement.

Award numbers

The Order was awarded to 1976. Up to this point, the following awards can be documented:

• Dames --- 191 awards
• Honors --- 31 ceremonies