Hohenlohe, Principality. An Order of the Golden Flame, Breast Star in Gold, c.1850 Auction Archive At half-past eight the Obersthofmeister

At half-past eight the Obersthofmeister (the head of the Court household) reported to the Emperor that the guests had arrived

maker marked "M" over "SS" within a sun-shape on the intact clip

maker marked "JACKSON BRO" on the reverse

providing neck and shoulder protection for the wearer

He directed the fire of his guns with such effect and caused such heavy casualties that the enemy on two occasions were forced to retire

Hohenlohe, Principality. An Order of the Golden Flame, Breast Star in Gold, c.1850 Auction Archive At half-past eight the Obersthofmeister(Hausorden von der Goldenen Flamme). Instituted on December 27 1757 by Prince Philipp Ernst I. A rare decoration, in silver an eight point star with clusters of five faceted rays, the central applique in gold, a superimposed Maltese cross with lightly pebbled arms, with flames between each arm, the central medallion presenting the inscription IN SENIO (In Old Age) on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a textured gold ring, the reverse of the star