Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. An Order Of Ludwig, Miniature Knight’s Cross In Gold, C. 1830 GTRexclude a recipient of the Pour

a recipient of the Pour le Mérite

(Reichsarbeitsdientst der weiblichen Jugend Mitgliedsabzeichen)

A 1940's Ecuadorian Order of Abdon Calderon

likely Canadian recipient

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

Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy. An Order Of Ludwig, Miniature Knight’s Cross In Gold, C. 1830 GTRexclude a recipient of the Pour(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