Hesse-Kassel. An Order Of Wilhelm, Commander’s Cross Star, Published Example C. 1858 certificate_of_authenticity as planned for

as planned for

including many depicting personnel in tropical uniforms in the Mediterranean theatre

137 mm (w) x 88 mm (w)

at The Wyllies

Hesse-Kassel. An Order Of Wilhelm, Commander’s Cross Star, Published Example C. 1858 certificate_of_authenticity as planned for(Wilhelm Orden, Brustern zum Kommandeurkreuz). Instituted 20 August 1851 by Elector Friedrich Wilhelm I. (1851 1866 issue). Constructed of silver and Gold, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled and ribbed arms, overlaid by a central blue enameled medallion bearing a raised Gold lion rampant, set within a circular and ribbed Gold ring, the reverse with three visible prongs securing the obverse applique in place, with a wide barrel