Der Nachlass Leonrod

| 5 T he linage of the House of Leonrod goes back to Prince-Elector Karl Theodor of Bavaria. Names like von Stengel, von Sazenhofen and von Thünefeld und Ursensollen are part of the Leonrod clan. The family was an intricate part of Bavaria’s history through civil, clerical and military merit. Members, men and ladies alike, were not only part of the St. Hubert Order, the St. George Order or the Order of Therese, but name patrons to streets and public spaces. The younger generation of the House of Leonrod served as President of the Court of Appeals, Minister of Justice, Bishop or through multiple generations as Generals and Lord Chamberlains to the Bavarian Kings. One of the last members of the Leonrod family, Ludwig von Leonrod, was court-martialed and executed as a conspirator to the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler. H ermann Historica is proud to offer the well documented but untouched family archives. Memorabilia from every family member through all generations survived two world wars. Highlights are the complete and documented lot of European grand crosses awarded to General Wilhelm Freiherr von Leonrod, Aide-de-Camp of Prince Ludwig and Lord Chamberlain of King Ludwig III. and one of the ear­ liest St. Georg Commander Stars owned by Clemens of Thünefeld. The archives’ treasures include personal- ized state frames to various members of the family, chamberlain keys from three generations, spiked hel- mets, uniforms, personal photos, documents and of course medals and decorations linked to the youngest member who gave his life after July 20 th of 1944. The Barons of Leonrod– Royal Chamberlain, Lord Steward, Anti-Nazi Resistance Fighter