A 1916 Christmas Gift From The Grand Duchess Elenore And Ernst Ludwig To The Troops In Hessen GTRexclude original faded ribbons on all

original faded ribbons on all six

He was with the 26th Infantry Battalion at the Battle of Amiens

marked with a "40" inside an open-ended wreath of oak leaves on the lid

especially during the battle of MESSINES

wreath also hand embroidered in silver bullion with bright silver highlights

A 1916 Christmas Gift From The Grand Duchess Elenore And Ernst Ludwig To The Troops In Hessen GTRexclude original faded ribbons on allThis is a Christmas gift from the Grand Duchess Eleonore zu Solms Hohensolms Lich and her husband Ernst Ludwig von Hessen to the troops in Hessen; in nickel silver zinc; the obverse with Faithful Thoughts and Blessings; very fine condition.