Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A Campaign Decoration, 1840-1866 Auction Archive A lightly worn example in

A lightly worn example in overall better than extremely fine condition

The leather chain backer and the leather sweatband are exhibiting the expected wear from active use

The underside of the visor in black

25 mm (h - inclusive of laurel wreath suspension)

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. A Campaign Decoration, 1840-1866 Auction Archive A lightly worn example in(Felddienstzeichen 1840 1866). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of Grand Duke Ludwig II, above an inscription of GESTIFTET AM 14. JUNI 1840 (INSTITUTED ON 14TH JUNE 1840) and within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUEN DIENST IM KRIEGE (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN WAR), measuring 31. 47 mm in diameter, weighing 18. 7 grams, in