617 HRH Grand Duke August II of Oldenburg

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.