Hesse, Grand Duchy. An Order of Philip the Magnanimous, Type II, Grand Cross Breast Star visually-hidden the reverse retaining all four

the reverse retaining all four attachment prongs affixed to the cross’s ribbon

(Sporthemdabzeichen)

The book is divided into six chapters (1 - The Hat

weighting 11

26 mm (w) x 52

Hesse, Grand Duchy. An Order of Philip the Magnanimous, Type II, Grand Cross Breast Star visually-hidden the reverse retaining all four(Orden Philipps des Gromtigen Bruststern zum Grokreuz). Instituted 1 May 1840 by Grand Duke Ludwig II. (1849 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with Gold and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a central blue enameled medallion bearing a leftward facing Gold profile of Philip I, situated within a white enameled ring bearing a Gold inscription of SI DEUS NOBIS CUM QUIS CONTRA NOS (IF GOD IS