Hessen-Darmstadt, Ludwig Order certificate_of_authenticity with minor enamel restoration on

with minor enamel restoration on reverse

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

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

however cross appears worn

Hessen-Darmstadt, Ludwig Order certificate_of_authenticity with minor enamel restoration onGrand 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)