Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Star of Brabant, II Class Honour Cross United Republic of Customs Official Shoulder Boards and

Customs Official Shoulder Boards and Collar Tabs - Green and white cords on green backing with two pips and KSV insignia

by Heinrich Selb

Knight of Sarnia

issued on 1 December 1943 and featuring the handwritten signature of an unidentified Rittmeister and battalion commander

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Star of Brabant, II Class Honour Cross United Republic of Customs Official Shoulder Boards and(Orden Stern von Brabant Ehrenkreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 24 June 1914 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. (1914 1918 issue). In silver gilt, a blue enamelled cross pattee, bearing a central dark blue enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt eight rayed star, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 54. 65mm (w) x 54. 40mm (h), weighs 28. 7 grams, light gilt wear, enamels intact, in extremely fine