Null Grand Duchy of Hesse - Order of Merit of Philip the Magnanimous, a Breast S…

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Grand Duchy of Hesse - Order of Merit of Philip the Magnanimous, a Breast Star for the Neck Cross 2nd form, 2nd model. Convex silver cross with riveted, white enameled, golden cross arms, multi-part, enameled, golden medallion (chipped). Vertical pin on the back. The counter hook replaced (the catch replaced). Width approx. 60 mm. Condition: II

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Grand Duchy of Hesse - Order of Merit of Philip the Magnanimous, a Breast Star for the Neck Cross 2nd form, 2nd model. Convex silver cross with riveted, white enameled, golden cross arms, multi-part, enameled, golden medallion (chipped). Vertical pin on the back. The counter hook replaced (the catch replaced). Width approx. 60 mm. Condition: II

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