Hesse-Kassel. An Order Of Wilhelm, Commander’s Cross Star, Published Example C. 1858 GTRexclude Chester on February 1

Chester on February 1

A Luftwaffe Cap Eagle for EM/NCO's in Hermann Göring Tank Division

He was admitted as a Naval Cadet and served from 1848-1850

uniform-removed with some fading and material fatigue evident

Hesse-Kassel. An Order Of Wilhelm, Commander’s Cross Star, Published Example C. 1858 GTRexclude Chester on February 1(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