A Rare Miniature Hesse-Darmstadt Ludwig Order; Knight’s Cross Newly Listed all medals are on new

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

The trylon orange synthetic grip is smooth

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)

loop marked “55” (J

A Rare Miniature Hesse-Darmstadt Ludwig Order; Knight’s Cross Newly Listed all medals are on newType 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.