Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A Campaign Decoration, 1840-1866 Auction to be awarded to those

to be awarded to those summoned to the 1940 National Anniversary Day Festival

With case of issue with strong hinge and catch

in early January 1917

Sleeps fairly well

14 mm x 14

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A Campaign Decoration, 1840-1866 Auction to be awarded to those(Felddienstzeichen 1840 1866). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of Grand Duke Ludwig II, above an inscription of GESTIFTET AM 14. JUNI 1840 (INSTITUTED ON 14TH JUNE 1840) and within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUEN DIENST IM KRIEGE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN WAR), measuring 31. 47 mm in diameter, weighing 18. 7 grams, in