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Germany-Hesse-Darmstadt
Germany-Hesse-Da
CROSS FOR MILITARY MERIT 1870/71
Reference:
1282
Bronze, thin version with granulated arms; connection between cross and loop is broken, but
loop, suspension ring and original ribbon-clasp (old style) come with this lot. This version was
produced for private purchase and intended to be mounted on a group.
Reference:
1281
Bronze official version with smooth arms, solid striking with original suspension ring and old
triangular ribbon. Small beginning of verdigris. Attractive old quality!
Germany-Hesse-Da
Ludwigsorden
Grand Cross
Reference:
259
Germany Hessen-Darmstadt Ludwigsorden Grand Cross Embroidered Star
Germany-Hesse-Da
Military Merit Cross 1870
Reference:
802
Germany, Hesse-Darmstadt, Military Merit Cross 1870, in bronze-gilt, 31 mm, virtually mint state,
rare
Germany-Hesse-Da
Order of Philip the Magnanimous
Reference:
799
Germany, Hesse-Darmstadt, Order of Philip the Magnanimous Type 1 (1840-49), sash badge, in
silver gilt, gold and enamels, 51 mm (excluding crown), upper limb of cross chipped on the
reverse, good very fine and very rare
Commander's neck badge
Reference:
800
Germany, Hesse-Darmstadt, Order of Philip the Magnanimous Type 2 (1849-1918), Commander's
neck badge, 1850-60, in silver-gilt and enamels, 60 mm, extremely fine and a rare transitional
piece of insignia
Knight's breast badge
Reference:
801
Germany, Hesse-Darmstadt, Order of Philip the Magnanimous Military Division, Type 2 (1849-
1918), Knight's breast badge, in gold and enamels, 37 mm, about extremely fine
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
