Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A Rare Miniature Field Honour Decoration In Gold Newly Listed An oval badge constructed of

An oval badge constructed of gilded zink

measuring 217 mm (w) x 280 mm (h) x 15 mm (d)

with the event description by his feet

all with standard issue pebble grain cap buttons that are marked “Extra Fein” on the reverse

gilt on obverse completely gone due to age and wear

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A Rare Miniature Field Honour Decoration In Gold Newly Listed An oval badge constructed of(Felddienstzeichen 1840 Miniatur in Gold). Instituted 14 June 1840 by Grand Duke Ludwig II. (1840 1966 issue). Constructed of 14k Gold, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing a central wreathed monogram of Grand Duke Ludwig II, situated above an inscription of GESTIFTET AM 14. JUNI 1840 (INSTITUTED ON THE 14TH OF JUNE 1840), the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of FR TREUEN DIENSTE IM KRIEGE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN WAR), unmarked,