Anhalt-Köthen, Duchy. A Rare Ducal Cypher Decoration, C.1845 Auction Archive Vinen: Canadian Army Identification Tag

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

fine miniature striking

obverse engraved "P

the obverse with a raised central “W” and “1914” in raised numbering on the lower arm

Anhalt-Köthen, Duchy. A Rare Ducal Cypher Decoration, C.1845 Auction Archive Vinen: Canadian Army Identification Tag(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.