An 1840'S Hessen Order Of Ludwig; Grand Cross Star By Schnitzpahn Auction Archive Flanking the ends of both

Flanking the ends of both straps is a reinforced 50 mm long slot which penetrates the coat and is open to its inside

and Forty Years of Honorable Service Badge (two-piece construction

when in reality he was overage at 55

he served with the RCAF and later

polished black finish

An 1840'S Hessen Order Of Ludwig; Grand Cross Star By Schnitzpahn Auction Archive Flanking the ends of bothIn silver and enamels, with gold center, gilded reverse, 72mm, circa 1840 50, unmarked, but most likely made by Schnitzpahn, Darmstadt, of fine quality manufacture, worn, minor enamel chipping to black and white enamels, very fine condition.