Hesse-Kassel. An Order Of Wilhelm, Commander’s Cross Star, Published Example C. 1858 GTRexclude (Erinnerungs-Kriegsdenkmünze 1863 für Kämpfer von

(Erinnerungs-Kriegsdenkmünze 1863 für Kämpfer von 1813-1815)

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

he supported the underground resistance movement

Jörg Nimmergut

In this view have we decided to establish a purely military Order to which

Hesse-Kassel. An Order Of Wilhelm, Commander’s Cross Star, Published Example C. 1858 GTRexclude (Erinnerungs-Kriegsdenkmünze 1863 für Kämpfer von(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