HRH Grand Duke August II of Oldenburg
✶ 16 November 1852 in Oldenburg
✟ 24 February 1931 in Rastede
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 12 July 1912
motto
Ein gott, ein recht, eine wahrheit (One God, one right, one truth)
shield
Painted 1930 by David Friefeldt. Date of death added 1931 by the same artist.
other awards
None
Biography
Oldest son of Grand Duke Peter II of Oldenburg. Succeeded him as Grand Duke 1900. Abdicated 1918.
Received the order at a visit to Stockholm in conjunction with the Olympic Games.
Placement
Not on display.