Hesse-Darmstadt. An Order Of Philip The Magnanimous, Miniature, C. 1900 Auction Archive 20mm (h – inclusive of

20mm (h – inclusive of integral ring)

on white paper

A silver SA ring

Footnote: The order was issued to honor Officers who exhibited valor or exceptional bravery in combat

Hesse-Darmstadt. An Order Of Philip The Magnanimous, Miniature, C. 1900 Auction Archive 20mm (h – inclusive ofInstituted in 1849 by Grand Duke Ludwig II. In silver gilt, a white enamelled cross pattee, the obverse centerpiece presenting a leftward facing profile of Philip the Magnanimous on a blue enamel field, surrounded by the inscription SI DEUS NOBISCUM QUIS CONTRA NOS, the reverse centerpiece presents a red and white hand painted rearing lion holding a sword on a blue enamel background, surrounded by the inscription LUDOVICUS II MAGN. DUX HASSIAE INSTIT,