Hohenlohe, Principality. An Order of the Golden Flame, Breast Star in Gold, c.1850 GTRexclude 98 mm x 140 mm

98 mm x 140 mm

and decorations belonging to an established Luftwaffe Paratrooper

on its original reinforced triangular ribbon with pinback

decorated with then rows of tightly wrapped bullion wire

a field-worn example in fair condition

Hohenlohe, Principality. An Order of the Golden Flame, Breast Star in Gold, c.1850 GTRexclude 98 mm x 140 mm(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