A Rare Miniature Hesse-Darmstadt Ludwig Order; Knight’s Cross Newly Listed the Iron Cross 2nd Class

the Iron Cross 2nd Class with a cracked iron core and surface rust

which tells the story of Christoph Freiherr von Pittel's formal decoration as Ritter (Knight) of the Maria Therese Order

Wide straps (similar in width and appearance to old Russian style shoulder straps)

all medals are on new ribbons and are in extremely fine condition with nice patina

A Rare Miniature Hesse-Darmstadt Ludwig Order; Knight’s Cross Newly Listed the Iron Cross 2nd ClassType I; A fine quality manufacture Hesse Darmstadt Ludwig Order; Knights Cross; Type I Miniature Chain Pennant; delicately made in silver, silver gilt, red and black enamels, and with a solid gold back plate; measuring 25. 10 mm x 16. 04 mm; weighing 1. 9 grams; recovered from the destroyed Zimmermann factory but near extremely fine condition.