Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. An Order of Philip the Magnanimous, Type II, Commander’s Cross in Gold United Republic of constructed of a red cotton

constructed of a red cotton base

one example being the bombing of Guernica

the matte having experienced light soiling and wear

it is astonishing

measuring 870 mm (w) x 580 mm (h)

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. An Order of Philip the Magnanimous, Type II, Commander’s Cross in Gold United Republic of constructed of a red cotton(Orden Philipps des Gromtigen, Komturkreuz in Gold). Instituted 1 May 1840 by Grand Duke Ludwig II. (1849 1918 issue). Constructed of 14K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central blue enameled medallion overlaid by a raised and leftward facing profile of Landgrave Philip I, situated within a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of SI DEUS NOBISCUM QUIS CONTRA NOS