Hesse-Kassel. A Brabant Cross Order Of The Iron Helmet, By Kumpff, 1814 Auction The Awards of Admiral John

The Awards of Admiral John McCain who Organised the Guadalcanal Campaign

bronze insignia bearing a left-facing woman in the foreground

was celebrated in November 1940

stamped “LDO”

extremely fine condition with two folding creases and two punched holes

Hesse-Kassel. A Brabant Cross Order Of The Iron Helmet, By Kumpff, 1814 Auction The Awards of Admiral JohnType I. Instituted on March 18th 1814. (Orden vom Eisernen Helm Brabant Kreuz). In silvered iron (magnetic); the obverse constructed of a traditional Brabant cross with a partial knightly armour attached to the front via two rivets on the reverse; on a loop for suspension from a very short period original ribbon accompanied by a slightly longer correct replacement ribbon; maker marked Kumpff on the reverse; measuring 46. 38 mm (w) x 66. 07 mm (h);