Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. An Order Of Ludwig, Miniature Knight’s Cross In Gold, C. 1830 GTRexclude A 1940's Ecuadorian Order of

A 1940's Ecuadorian Order of Abdon Calderon

likely Canadian recipient

Constructed of gilt aluminum in the shape of oak leaves tied together via a ribbon in the centre

There is an illustration on the inside front cover entitled "Sharpshooting - Trial and skill of Berdan's Riflemen

the top edge trimmed in fine gold-coloured bullion wire piping

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. An Order Of Ludwig, Miniature Knight’s Cross In Gold, C. 1830 GTRexclude A 1940's Ecuadorian Order of(Groherzoglich Hessischer Ludewigsorden, Ritterkreuz Miniatur in Gold). Instituted 25 August 1807 by Grand Duke Ludwig I. (c. 1830 issue). Constructed of Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with black and red enameled arms, the obverse with a central red enameled medallion bearing a Gold monogram of Grand Duke Ludwig I, within a ring a white enamel bearing a gilt inscription of FR VERDIENSTE (FOR MERIT), the reverse with a