The Friedrich Order, German: "Friedrichs-Orden" or "Friedrichsorden" was an order of merit

Order (decoration)

An order or order of merit is a visible honour, awarded by a government, dynastic house or international organization to an individual, usually in recognition of distinguished service to a nation or to humanity. The distinction between orders and decorations is somewhat vague, except that most...

 of the German Kingdom of Württemberg

Rulers of Württemberg

This is a list of the rulers of the German state of Württemberg, originally a county and eventually a kingdom until the ruling dynasty was overthrown in 1918.- Counts of Württemberg to 1495 :* Konrad I 1089–1122...

. It was instituted on the first of January 1830 by the second king of Württemberg, Wilhelm I

William I of Württemberg

William I was the second King of Württemberg from October 30, 1816 until his death.He was born in Lüben, the son of King Frederick I of Württemberg and his wife Duchess Augusta of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel .-First marriage:...

 in remembrance of his father, King Friedrich I.

The order had one class. In 1856 four classes were created and in 1870 a knight's cross Ist Class and a military division

Division (military)

A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of between 10,000 and 20,000 soldiers. In most armies, a division is composed of several regiments or brigades, and in turn several divisions typically make up a corps...

with swords were added. In 1892 a medal was attached to the order.

The ribbon was skyblue.

In 1918 the end of the monarchy meant the abolition of the order.