Hesse-Kassel. An Order Of Wilhelm, Commander’s Cross Star, Published Example C. 1858 GTRexclude uniform-removed with some fading and

uniform-removed with some fading and material fatigue evident

he supported the underground resistance movement

A Luftwaffe Cap Eagle for EM/NCO's in Hermann Göring Tank Division

He was admitted as a Naval Cadet and served from 1848-1850

constructed of grey-painted magnetic steel

Hesse-Kassel. An Order Of Wilhelm, Commander’s Cross Star, Published Example C. 1858 GTRexclude uniform-removed with some fading and(Wilhelm Orden, Brustern zum Kommandeurkreuz). Instituted 20 August 1851 by Elector Friedrich Wilhelm I. (1851 1866 issue). Constructed of silver and Gold, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled and ribbed arms, overlaid by a central blue enameled medallion bearing a raised Gold lion rampant, set within a circular and ribbed Gold ring, the reverse with three visible prongs securing the obverse applique in place, with a wide barrel