Hesse-Darmstadt, Order Of Philip The Brave certificate_of_authenticity A Fine Victorian Belt Buckle

A Fine Victorian Belt Buckle - Exquisitely manufactured in fire gilded bronze with silver crown

For a two week period

and held on under intense artillery fire until relieved two days later

sailors and marines were sent to relieve the British legation at Peking

illustrating Private Hislop in his dress uniform

Hesse-Darmstadt, Order Of Philip The Brave certificate_of_authenticity A Fine Victorian Belt BuckleGrand Cross set if insignia, comprising: Cross, in GOLD and enamels, 59x64mm, 31. 8 grams, one enamel flake on reverse lower arm, nearly very fine condition. Star, in silver, center in GOLD and enamels, 82mm, extremely fine condition. Both unmarked, of fine quality make, and contained within original fitted case of issue. Circa 1860 80. Sold with length (50cm) of original sash. Scarce.