Established on December 6, 1768 by Count Philipp Ferdinand von Limburg-Stirum (1734–1794), Westphalia, Germany. Flat Maltese-type cross with Saint George slaying the dragon in the central medallion. Reverse: Latin inscription ILLUSTRI ORIBUS ET NOBILITATE (“Noble voices exalt”). Diameter 56 mm, silver and 935 gilding. No case.
