Hessen-Darmstadt, Ludwig Order certificate_of_authenticity however cross appears worn

however cross appears worn

with minor enamel restoration on reverse

and Turkey (Ottoman Empire): Order of Medjidie (Mecidiye)

Since there was a real competition to be included on this mission Captain Mitchell and a Captain Shy flipped a coin to see who got to fly with Captain Hunter

Signature on Post War Photo: Philipp Wild

Hessen-Darmstadt, Ludwig Order certificate_of_authenticity however cross appears wornGrand Cross Star, in silver and enamels, with gold center, gilded reverse, 72mm, circa 1840 50, unmarked, but most likely made by "Schnitzpahn", Darmstadt, of fine quality manufacture, worn, minor enamel chipping to black and white enamels, hardly noticeable, very fine condition. (OEK767)