Anhalt-Köthen, Principality. A Rare Meritorious Service Award in Gold, State Officials, c.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac dated to 28 May 1918

dated to 28 May 1918

a good quality badge with good silver finish

which was the first commissioned officer rank) with the SS

the badge surmounted by the King's crown

maker marked “107” on the reverse

Anhalt-Köthen, Principality. A Rare Meritorious Service Award in Gold, State Officials, c.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac dated to 28 May 1918(Namenchiffre F mit Brillanten). Instituted 1830 by Duke Heinrich. Constructed of Gold with silver, consisting of a stylized letter F with a two piece Gold and silver frame, topped by a crown suspension connecting to a period original ribbon, the obverse inset with 22 rose cut diamonds, unmarked, measuring 28. 49 mm (w) x 58. 96 mm (h), weighing 14. 1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This award was established by