Reference

Several German states had their own unique orders and decorations. These included:

1. Prussia: Known for the famous Iron Cross among other honors.

2. Bavaria: Recognized for the Military Order of Max Joseph.

3. Saxony: The Albert Order is one of its notable awards.

4. Württemberg: Had its own distinctive orders.

5. Baden: Known for the Order of the Zähringer Lion.

6. Hessen: Various decorations including the Order of Philip the Magnanimous.

7. Mecklenburg: Orders such as the Mecklenburg-Schwerin Military Merit Cross.

8. Hanover: Notable for the Royal Guelphic Order.

9. Hanseatic Cities (like Hamburg, Bremen, Lübeck): They each had unique decorations for their citizens.

A detailed summary of these orders and decorations can be found here.

Images of Some German Orders and Decorations