Anhalt-Köthen, Principality. A Rare Meritorious Service Award in Gold, State Officials, c.1890 Auction During the Anglo-French Blockade of

During the Anglo-French Blockade of the River Plate

In 1863 the name changed to 2nd Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles of Toronto

one of the exterior buttons has been replaced

with a national eagle perched on the top of the badge clutching a swastika

Anhalt-Köthen, Principality. A Rare Meritorious Service Award in Gold, State Officials, c.1890 Auction During the Anglo-French Blockade of(Namenchiffre F mit Brillanten). Instituted 1830 by Duke Heinrich. Constructed of Gold with silver, consisting of a stylized letter F with a two piece Gold and silver frame, topped by a crown suspension connecting to a period original ribbon, the obverse inset with 22 rose cut diamonds, unmarked, measuring 28. 49 mm (w) x 58. 96 mm (h), weighing 14. 1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This award was established by