Hessen-Darmstadt, Ludwig Order certificate_of_authenticity s Cross Bearers / OvMVK

s Cross Bearers / OvMVK

Signature on Post War Photo: Philipp Wild

The forward posts

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During World War II he served as a Temporary Major in the Royal Artillery and after being relieved from active duty due to age he joined the 7th Wilts Home Guard as a Trooper and served with them for the remainder of the war

Hessen-Darmstadt, Ludwig Order certificate_of_authenticity s Cross Bearers / OvMVKGrand 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)