HRH Grand Duke Ludwig IV of Hesse and by Rhine
✶ 12 September 1837 in Bessungen
✟ 13 March 1892 in Darmstadt
Appointed
Karlsruhe 21 September 1881
motto
Gott, Ehre, Vaterland (God, Honor, Fatherland)
shield
Painted 1889 by Carl Högberg. Date of death added 1892 by the same artist.
other awards
None
Biography
Oldest son of Prince Karl of Hesse and by Rhine.
Succeeded his uncle Grand Duke Ludwig III as Grand Duke 1877.
Received the order in conjunction with the wedding between Crown Prince Gustav of Sweden and Princess Victoria of Baden.
Placement
Not on display.