Value Of William's Gewgaws

Value of William's Gewgaws

A Berlin newspaper says that the orders of decoration borne hy the emperor of Germany are worth over 1,000,000 marks (a little over $230,000). His principal and most valuable decorations are the insignia of the Black Eagle, the Order of St John, of the Garter and of the Toison d'Or. In all he has over 200 crosses, stars, badges and other insignia. It is said that he takes them with him on all his journeys and voyages, his hunting expeditions excepted. The coffer containlng the decorations is in the constant care of an officer of the court, who accompanies the kaiser everywhere. On returning to Berlin the coffer is locked up with the crown jewels in the treasury.