Anhalt-Köthen, Principality. A Rare Meritorious Service Award in Gold, State Officials, c.1890 Auction and Telegraphist/Air Gunner Sleeve Trade

and Telegraphist/Air Gunner Sleeve Trade Badge III Class (in yellow embroidery

one of the exterior buttons has been replaced

The simulated ray skin used in the handle is the late war plastic issue

In 1863 the name changed to 2nd Battalion "Queen's Own Rifles of Toronto

Anhalt-Köthen, Principality. A Rare Meritorious Service Award in Gold, State Officials, c.1890 Auction and Telegraphist/Air Gunner Sleeve Trade(Namenchiffre F mit Brillanten). Instituted 1830 by Duke Heinrich. Constructed of Gold with silver, consisting of a stylized letter F with a two piece Gold and silver frame, topped by a crown suspension connecting to a period original ribbon, the obverse inset with 22 rose cut diamonds, unmarked, measuring 28. 49 mm (w) x 58. 96 mm (h), weighing 14. 1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This award was established by