{"product_id":"a-scarce-and-beautiful-miniature-example-of-the-order-of-danilo-i-danilov-orden-from-the-kingdom-of-montenegro-crafted-circa-1900-in-sterling-silver-with-exquisite-hand-applied-enamel","title":"A scarce and beautiful miniature example of the Order of Danilo I (Danilov Orden) from the Kingdom of Montenegro, crafted circa 1900 in sterling silver with exquisite hand-applied enamel.","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE FIND — MINIATURE ORDER OF DANILO I - KINGDOM OF MONTENEGRO - STERLING SILVER AND EMAMEL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and beautiful miniature example of the Order of Danilo I (Danilov Orden) from the Kingdom of Montenegro, crafted circa 1900 in sterling silver with exquisite hand-applied enamel. This prestigious chivalric order stands among the most desirable decorations of the Balkan monarchies, particularly in miniature scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESIGN \u0026amp; CONSTRUCTION :\u003cbr\u003eForm: Maltese cross with flared arms\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver with vivid blue \u0026amp; ornage enamels.\u003cbr\u003eSize: Miniature format — ideal as a pendant or fob display.\u003cbr\u003eSuspension:Finely sculpted Imperial Montenegrin heraldic crown surmounting the cross.\u003cbr\u003eOriginal ribbon in traditional Montenegrin red-white vertical stripe.\u003cbr\u003eObverse:\u003cbr\u003eBright royal-blue enamel over the arms of the cross, bordered in white and orange.\u003cbr\u003eCircular central medallion with red enamel bearing the year 1852 — commemorating the founding of the order — surrounded by Cyrillic script.\u003cbr\u003eCrisp, high-quality detail despite small scale.\u003cbr\u003eReverse:\u003cbr\u003eMatching central medallion and enamel work, honoring the Montenegrin royal lineage.\u003cbr\u003eThe Order of Danilo I was founded in 1852 by Prince Danilo Petrović-Njegoš, Montenegro’s first hereditary ruler. It was established to honor: “Loyalty, merit, and distinguished service to the Montenegrin crown and the nation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe order became one of Montenegro’s most prestigious honors, often bestowed upon notable officers, foreign diplomats, and distinguished civilians. Montenegro played an important role in the turbulent Balkan history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, making decorations from this era both culturally and militarily significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miniature Commander-class example would have been worn during formal events such as court receptions, diplomatic gatherings, and military banquets — often pinned to dress uniform or attached to a watch chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*chain not included*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : The medal measures 2.6cm x 1.9cm excluding the bail and weight of 3.7 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50623017451826,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20251111-172122.jpg?v=1762997374","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/a-scarce-and-beautiful-miniature-example-of-the-order-of-danilo-i-danilov-orden-from-the-kingdom-of-montenegro-crafted-circa-1900-in-sterling-silver-with-exquisite-hand-applied-enamel","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}