Order of Sidonia Sidonien-Orden
Insignia of the order
Awarded by theKing of Saxony
Type	Chivalric order in one class
Established	14 March 1871
Status	Obsolete
Founder	John, King of Saxony
Grades	Member
Precedence
Next (higher)	Civil Order of Saxony
Next (lower)	Order of Maria Anna [de]
Ribbon of the order

TheOrder of Sidonia was anorder of chivalry of theKingdom of Saxony, a member state of theGerman Empire. The order was founded on 14 March 1871 byJohn, King of Saxony. The order was primarily awarded to women in recognition of their dedication and self-sacrifice in caring for wounded soldiers during theFranco-Prussian War. It was the firstorder for women in Saxony until the establishment of theOrder of Maria Anna. It was named forSidonie of Poděbrady, wife ofAlbert III, Duke of Saxony, who was renowned for her virtue and piety. The order became obsolete in 1918, following Germany's defeat inWorld War I and the end of the monarchy.

Members of the order wore aMaltese cross of gold and enamel suspended from a purple bow with white and green stripes. On top of the central medallion, attached by an eyelet, is a crowned oak leaf wreath enclosing the monogram "S". The obverse of the central medallion depictsDuchess Sidonie in gold, surrounded by the inscription "SIDONIA". The reverse displays the royalSaxon coat of arms, and the year "1870" inscribed at the bottom.

The order consists of a single class but was worn in two different styles. Members of the royal family wore it on a sash, while others wore it with a bow.

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• Orders of chivalry for women
• Orders of chivalry of Germany
• 1870s establishments in the Kingdom of Saxony
• Orders, decorations, and medals of Saxony
• 1871 establishments in Germany