Hohenlohe, Principality. An Order Of The Golden Flame, Grand Cross Star, C. 1880 Hold By October 1940

By October 1940

reverse marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham)

extremely fine with period ribbon

approximately 3mm wide twisted cello stripe is running throughout the center of the armband

Hohenlohe, Principality. An Order Of The Golden Flame, Grand Cross Star, C. 1880 Hold By October 1940(Hausorden von der Goldenen Flamme). Instituted on 25 December 1757. A French manufactured eight point star in silver with clusters of five faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a silver gilt Maltese cross with flames in each quadrant, the center presents a blue enamelled field with the motto IN SENIO (In Old Age), the reverse presents a single pin assembly with dual stays, measures 87. 5mm (w) x 86. 5mm (h), weighs 63. 9 grams, a lovely star