Anhalt-Köthen, Principality. A Rare Meritorious Service Award in Gold, State Officials, c.1890 GTRexclude Embarked for England in May

Embarked for England in May 1944

the loop marked “A” for silver content and “FR” for “Rothe” manufacture

Jerram was posted to Dreel Castle

a desirable example featuring both African and Großdeutschland service in very fine condition

and both of the attachment prongs have been lost

Anhalt-Köthen, Principality. A Rare Meritorious Service Award in Gold, State Officials, c.1890 GTRexclude Embarked for England in May(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