Hohenlohe, Principality. An Order of the Golden Flame, Breast Star in Gold, c.1850 Hold a Medal of Merit of

a Medal of Merit of Combat Groups of the Working Class

housing a raised platform in ultramarine blue felt with recessed medal beds for the Badge and Breast Star

Also stamped onto the crown in black ink is a size mark of “55”

5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension)

and bravery in defending Russia

Hohenlohe, Principality. An Order of the Golden Flame, Breast Star in Gold, c.1850 Hold a Medal of Merit of(Hausorden von der Goldenen Flamme). Instituted on December 27 1757 by Prince Philipp Ernst I. A rare decoration, in silver an eight point star with clusters of five faceted rays, the central applique in gold, a superimposed Maltese cross with lightly pebbled arms, with flames between each arm, the central medallion presenting the inscription IN SENIO (In Old Age) on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a textured gold ring, the reverse of the star