Hesse-Kassel. An Order Of Wilhelm, Commander’s Cross Star, Published Example C. 1858 Auction Archive evident contact marks obverse

evident contact marks obverse

and "Sch" Badge (in die-stamped silvered metal

The scabbard is black and non-magnetic with a flattened gilded “U”-shaped finial

Grand Cross Breast Star - in silver

with attractive patina on the wreath and eagle from age

Hesse-Kassel. An Order Of Wilhelm, Commander’s Cross Star, Published Example C. 1858 Auction Archive evident contact marks obverse(Wilhelm Orden, Brustern zum Kommandeurkreuz). Instituted 20 August 1851 by Elector Friedrich Wilhelm I. (1851 1866 issue). Constructed of silver and Gold, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled and ribbed arms, overlaid by a central blue enameled medallion bearing a raised Gold lion rampant, set within a circular and ribbed Gold ring, the reverse with three visible prongs securing the obverse applique in place, with a wide barrel