Hohenlohe, Principality. An Order of the Golden Flame, Breast Star in Gold, c.1850 GTRexclude the reverse center in Gold

the reverse center in Gold presents a blue enamel field with an sword piercing through a wreath and the inscription PRO PATRIA (For the Fatherland) above

Cross Fifth Class in silver and enamels

1st Class - With Golden Wreath (1st Class)

98 mm x 140 mm

minor wear to exterior

Hohenlohe, Principality. An Order of the Golden Flame, Breast Star in Gold, c.1850 GTRexclude the reverse center in Gold(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