Hesse-Darmstadt, Landgraviate. An Order of Philip the Magnanimous in Gold, Grand Cross, c.1900

(Orden Philips des Großmütigen, Großkreuz). Issued 1849-1918. The breast badge consisting of a silver eight-pointed rayed star; the obverse with a central light blue enameled medallion depicting the rightward facing outline of Philip in silver gilt, surrounded by a white ring of enamels, inscribed “SI DEUS NOBISCUM QUIS CONTRA NOS” (Latin - If God is with us, who shall be against us?) in Gold; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge/catch assembly; measuring 82.63 mm (w) x 82.97 mm (h); weighing 49.7 grams. 2) The sash badge consisting of a Gold cross pattee with white enameled arms; the obverse with a central light blue enameled medallion depicting the rightward facing outline of Philipp in silver gilt, surrounded by a white ring of enamels, inscribed “SI DEUS NOBISCUM QUIS CONTRA NOS” (Latin - If God is with us, who shall be against us?) in Gold; the reverse with a central light blue enameled medallion with a silver gilt Hessian lion, surrounded by a white ring of enamels, inscribed “LUDOVICUS II MAGN(us) DUX HASSIAE INSTIT(uit)” (Latin - Ludwig II Grand Duke of Hessen) in Gold; on a double loop for suspension from its period original sash ribbon; measuring 59.84 mm (w) x 60.55 mm (h); weighing 32.5 grams; in overall virtually mint condition.

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