Hesse-Darmstadt. An Order of Philip the Magnanimous, Miniature, c. 1900

Instituted in 1849 by Grand Duke Ludwig II. In silver gilt, a white enamelled cross pattee, the obverse centerpiece presenting a leftward facing profile of Philip the Magnanimous on a blue enamel field, surrounded by the inscription SI DEUS NOBISCUM QUIS CONTRA NOS, the reverse centerpiece presents a red and white hand-painted rearing lion holding a sword on a blue enamel background, surrounded by the inscription LUDOVICUS II MAGN. DUX HASSIAE INSTIT, 14.57mm (w) x 16.62mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension ring), weighs 2.0 grams, light enamel wear, scattered gilt wear, overall very fine condition.