Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Star of Brabant, II Class Honour Cross United Republic of issued on 1 December 1943

issued on 1 December 1943 and featuring the handwritten signature of an unidentified Rittmeister and battalion commander

Knight of Sarnia

the obverse depicting three shields for Lübeck

but only known maker was "Braca Knaus

The other photo illustrates three soldiers outdoors and seated on a bench

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Star of Brabant, II Class Honour Cross United Republic of issued on 1 December 1943(Orden Stern von Brabant Ehrenkreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 24 June 1914 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. (1914 1918 issue). In silver gilt, a blue enamelled cross pattee, bearing a central dark blue enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt eight rayed star, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 54. 65mm (w) x 54. 40mm (h), weighs 28. 7 grams, light gilt wear, enamels intact, in extremely fine