Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Rare House Order, I Class Breast Star with Swords Auction flanked by dates of “1219”

flanked by dates of “1219” and “1671”

Footnote: Horst Wilhelm Sampel was born on August 17

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and the straps demonstrate moderate material fatigue

Schaumburg-Lippe, Principality. A Rare House Order, I Class Breast Star with Swords Auction flanked by dates of “1219”(Frstliche Schaumburg Lippe Hausorden Bruststern zum Kreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 18 September 1890 by Prince Adolph Georg. (1890 1918 issue). A rare and striking Princely House Order of Schaumburg Lippe, I Class Breast Star with Swords, constructed of silvered with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst with pebbled rays, overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a red