Hesse. A Miniature Imperial Order Of Philip Award Chain By Godet & Sohn Hold red cotton backer

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transferred on July 8th to the Canadian Overseas Postal Depot

August 1943)

depicting the numbers “1870/1871” in silver gilt

Hesse. A Miniature Imperial Order Of Philip Award Chain By Godet & Sohn Hold red cotton backerAn example of an extremely fine quality Imperial German miniature medal chain of three decorations, consisting of 1) A Hessian Order of Philip the Magnanimous Knights Cross; in gold and white enamels; measuring 14. 38 mm (w) x 14. 42 mm (h); 2) A Prussian Order of the Crown Fourth Class; in gilt bronze; measuring 14. 93 mm (w) x 15. 26 mm (h); 3) A Prussian Order of the Red Eagle Fourth Class; in silver and enamels; measuring 14. 28 mm (w) x 14. 26