Free SHIPPING!!! Duke Heinrich of Anhalt-Köthen Duke Leopold Friedrich of Dessau Duke Alexander Carl of Bernburg Founder of the House Order of Albert the Bear The lines of Köthen, Dessau, Bernburg and Aschersleben were founded in 1252. Although all parts of the country were united around 1557, they were divided again in 1603. The lines of Dessau, Bernburg and Köthen held their ground until well into the 19th century and were elevated to duchies in 1806/07. In 1859 they received a common constitution. In July 1947, Anhalt, which was in the Soviet occupation zone, was united with the Prussian state of Saxony. The three dukes of Anhalt. Heinrich, Leopold and Alexander honored Albert the Bear with this order. Albert the Bear made great contributions to the German settlement in the east in the 12th century. He is also considered the actual founder of the later Brandenburg state. He Christianized the Slavic areas and re-established the bishoprics of Brandenburg and Havelburg. The order's symbol is the same for all degrees and differs only in size. It shows a clearly defined bear with a crown and collar, the old Behringer family coat of arms. The bear is climbing the battlements of a wall. Below the ring you can see the Anhalt coat of arms. This order was made in gold or silver and could also be awarded with swords or a crown. Its motto is: "Fear God and obey his commands". You will receive this order as a true-to-original replica. GODE FASCINATION OF COLLECTING Careful Packing and Shipping from JMEDALS -Lithuania Good luck!