Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A Rare Order Of The Star Of Brabant, Dame Of The Honour Cross, C.1914 United Republic of an eagle perched on a

an eagle perched on a pedestal behind Liberty

Kaiser” printed on it with black lettering

the outer rays longest

measuring 260 mm (w) x 370 mm (h)

in silver gilt with red and green enamels

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A Rare Order Of The Star Of Brabant, Dame Of The Honour Cross, C.1914 United Republic of an eagle perched on a(Stern vom Brabant Ehrenkreuzdame). Instituted 24 June 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with dark blue enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by eight turquoise spheres held in place with dual silver gilt bands, the obverse bearing a central ribbed gilt medallion, overlaid by an eight pointed gilt star with an additional turquoise sphere centrepiece, the reverse bearing