Hesse-Kassel, Landgraviate. An Order Of The Lion, Grand Cross Badge, Exhibition Example Archive maker marked "G18" on the

maker marked "G18" on the reverse

other in black grade

exiting on the middle line in the small of the back" from the bullet wound that he had received in South Africa

83 mm x 42

Hesse-Kassel, Landgraviate. An Order Of The Lion, Grand Cross Badge, Exhibition Example Archive maker marked "G18" on the(Hausorden vom Goldenen Lwen, Museumsstck). Instituted 14 August 1770 by Landgrave Friedrich II. Constructed of gilded bronze, on a double loop suspension, consisting of a central Hessian lion rampant, the obverse circumscribed by an inscription of VIRTUTE ET FIDELITATE (VIRTUE AND FIDELITY), the reverse with an inscription of HESSI ELECTOR WILHELMUS I (HESSE ELECTOR WILHELM I), unmarked, measuring 40. 22 mm (w) x 54. 76 mm (h), weighing 33. 8 grams,