468 Count Carl Friedrich von der Goltz

Count Carl Friedrich von der Goltz
Prussian general of the cavalry, Envoy

✶ 12 April 1815 in Stuttgart, Württemberg
✟  21 February 1901 in Nice, France

Appointed

The Royal Palace of Stockholm 25 November 1882

motto

Persévère (Presevere)

shield

Painted 1887 by Carl Högberg. Date of death added 1901 by the same artist.

other awards

Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav 1875

Biography

General Aide-de-camp of Wilhelm II German Emperor and King of Prussia
General of the cavalry 1875
Envoy at Prince Gustav Adolf’s (future King Gustav VI Adolf) christening.
Received the order in conjunction with his mission.

Placement

Not on display.