Hohenlohe, Principality. An Order Of The Golden Flame, Grand Cross Star, C. 1880 Hold extremely fine with period ribbon

extremely fine with period ribbon

and a small tear in the upper right corner of the first page

reverse marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham)

on original ribbon with pinback hanger

Hohenlohe, Principality. An Order Of The Golden Flame, Grand Cross Star, C. 1880 Hold extremely fine with period ribbon(Hausorden von der Goldenen Flamme). Instituted on 25 December 1757. A French manufactured eight point star in silver with clusters of five faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a silver gilt Maltese cross with flames in each quadrant, the center presents a blue enamelled field with the motto IN SENIO (In Old Age), the reverse presents a single pin assembly with dual stays, measures 87. 5mm (w) x 86. 5mm (h), weighs 63. 9 grams, a lovely star