Anhalt-Köthen, Duchy. A Rare Ducal Cypher Decoration, C.1845 Auction Archive Keary commanded the force operating

Keary commanded the force operating on the right bank of the Tigris River

The award had to be returned to the Order once the recipient passed away

Vinen: Canadian Army Identification Tag (A609444 P E RL VINEN UC CDN)

fine miniature striking

Anhalt-Köthen, Duchy. A Rare Ducal Cypher Decoration, C.1845 Auction Archive Keary commanded the force operating(Herzogliche Namenchiffre H). Instituted 1830. (1830 1847 issue). In Gold and silver, consisting of a stylized letter H topped by a royal crown, the obverse inset with 40 cut glass diamonds, the reverse with a loop for the accommodation of a ribbon, unmarked, measuring 25. 14 mm (w) x 59. 50 mm (h), weighing 14. 8 grams, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: A rare award, only three known examples were bestowed.