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Lot 646
A John Fitzgerald Kennedy commemorative 10ct gold coin set in a ring mount, size O, approx 2 grams, two 9ct gold dress rings and a small diamond set ring, total weight approx 12.2 grams, sizes M/K, and a 9ct rabbit ring, size L, approx 1 gram, repair to one stone setting, all have stone wear but reasonably good
Lot 1
A Grand Officer’s group of the Order: gilt silver badge, 70x52 mm, in the form of an elaborate, red enameled, 8-pointed star; red enameled centre medallion, painted with the Albanian black eagle, within red enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto in gold lettering; reverse centre medallion with stylized monogram “W” within the date of institution in gold lettering on the outer circlet; suspension crown, round ring and oval ribbon ring; original neck short ribbon; breast star, 68 mm, in gilt silver, with red enameled rays, of similar design to the badge’s obverse; smooth reverse, with convex counter-medallion and broad, tapering pin.A beautiful, extremely rare group of this order surely produced by Willibald Kluge, Berlin, official purveyor of this order to the Albanian Court; excellent condition.Note: according to Klietmann-Neubecker “Ordens-Lexikon - 2”, this class was awarded 17 times only.I RR!
Lot 111
A Knight Grand Cross Set Civil Division (G.C.B.), instituted in 1725., GOLD, 60x43mm, British hallmarked “Royal Crown, 18”, approx. 50 grams, original suspension ring and sash, 95x90 mm, Silver with brilliant cut rays, partially pierced, superimposedparts in GOLD and enamels, reverse with vertical tapering pin and hook.A magnificent set, extremely fine condition. I
Lot 118
A Companion’s Badge of the Military Division (C.B.);in GOLD, 45 mm, approx. 30 grams, both sidesenameled (a few cracks and hairlines), both centralmedallions gold and enamels (some cracks), originalsuspension ring and original ribbon with gold brooch.A very early order of finest British manufacture, ofthe beginning of the 19th century!II RR! 4
Lot 120
A Complete Collar of the Order: neck chain in gilt, 123x87 mm, chiselled silver made of 8 white enameled Maltese Crosses; 4 “SM” and 4 “SG” monograms (for “Saint Michael” and “Saint George”); 6 crowned, passant guardant lions and 4 winged lions holding a closed book and six arrow each; all parts, linked by chains with rings of square section; closures made of hinged plates; the the two winged lions of the centre mail, linked by the British Crown; the rear, with the suspension for the collar badge; this, in gilt silver, with white enameled arms, centre medallions with miniaturepainted ground and applied, polychrome enameled, golden bas-relief images of St. Michael and St. George, within blue enameled outer circlets with the Order’s motto “AUSPICIUM MELIORIS ÆVI” in gold lettering; upper royal crown with strong, suspension ring; the whole, in the original, black morocco case (small damage to the closure) with gold embossed “G.C.M.G.” on the lid; the inner cushion with maker’s mark of Garrard & C°, London.A most beautiful and rare group of the highest quality and very fine condition. This order was instituted on April 28th, 1818 by George, Prince Regent (later, King George IV) and originally awarded for exceptional merits “to those holding commands or high position in the Mediterranean territories acquired in the Napoleonic Wars”, later extended to all those holding similar office in other territories of the British Empire.The Collar, worn by Knights Grand Cross only, was used during the highest ceremonial occasions only. I R!
Lot 138
An Early Commander’s Set: badge of the Order in GOLD, 85x50 mm, with centre medallion made as a cameo with the portrait of the young Queen Victoria facing left; pale blue enameled outer circlet with the Order’s motto “HEAVEN’S GUIDE OUR LIGHT” made of chiselled silver letters, all set with brilliants; GOLD border with baroque ornaments five-pointed star suspension in silver, plain, gilt-silver ribbon ring, with original neck ribbon; breast star, 85 mm, with slightly flamed rays; gilt silver centre medallion with a silver, chiselled five-pointed star within a white bordered, pale blue enameled circlet made as in form of a tied ribbon (tiny chips to the left ribbon’s end) with the Order’s motto in separately made, silver, chiselled letters, all set with diamonds; plainreverse with centre disc engraved with the maker’s mark: “R. & S. Garrard & Co. Goldsmiths and Jewellers to the Crown 25 Haymarket London” and gold pin; in the original, black morocco fitted case of issue with maker’s mark of Garrard on the inner cushion and a further, full-length neck ribbon.A very rare set of the finest quality, very fine condition.The Order of the Star of India was created in 1861 by Queen Victoria, several years after the Indian Mutiny, when Britain’s power and government in India were again solid and well-established. It was destined to reward Indian Princes and Chiefs as well as British Officers and Civil Administrative who saw their service in India and were signaled for their conspicuous merits. Diplomatically, the first award was done to the heads of the Indian Maharajas and Princes and to the highest British authorities in India.After 1948, no further award was granted. Since 2009, with the death of the last Knight, the Maharaja of Alwar, the Order became dormant. With 229 diamonds for a total of 0.491 ct.I/II RR!
Lot 139
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India: Companion’s badge in gold with centre medallion made as a cameo with the portrait of the young Queen Victoria facing left; blue enameled outer circlet with the Order’s motto “HEAVEN’S GUIDE OUR LIGHT” made of chiselled silver letters, all set with brilliants; gold border with baroque ornaments five-pointed star suspension in silver, grooved ribbon ring;- Queen’s India Medal 1900 with cursive engraved naming “Captn. Hopwood. 3.d Bo. Lt. Cavy:”;- The 1914-15 Star, officially impressed “MAJOR H.HOPWOOD 33. LT. CAV.”;- War Medal 1914-1918, officially impressed “MAJ. GEN. H.R. HOPWOOD.”;- Victory Medal 1914-1918, officially impressed “MAJ. GEN. H.R. HOPWOOD.”;- Serbia: Order of the White Eagle with Swords, Knight’s badge in gilt silver and enamels.Court mounted, extremely fine condition. A medal bar belonged to a cavalry officer, with an interesting career; an extensive research about the history and the owner of this group is attached. With 109 diamonds for a total of 0.16 ct. I RR!
Lot 146
A Grand Cross set of the 1st type: sash badge, 103x72 mm, in GOLD with white enameled cross and green enameled, narrow, oak and laurel wreath; centre medallion in polished gold with head of King Otto facing right; pale-blue enameled outer circlet with the Greek inscription “OTHON KING OF THE HELLENES” in gold lettering; pale-blue enameled reverse medallion with white cross (a tiny chip) centered by the blue-white colours of Bavaria and golden inscription around; small upper loop and royal crown suspension with internal loop to secure the cross; large suspension ring and original sash ribbon; breast star, 78 mm, with chiselled and pierced rays; gold centre with inner medallion of polished gold and applied, enameled cross as the badge’s reverse; pale-blue enameled outer circlet with chiselled inscription; chiselled, gold borders; the reverse with broad pin (French marks).Founded in its first form in 1829, the last year of Greece’s war of independence, and with decree by the State’s Council in the name of King Otto in 1833, it was destined to reward any outstanding merit towards the Country; its first pieces were made in Bavaria (Germany), then from all the best jewellers in Europe. It ranks among the world’s most beautiful orders.I-/I RR!
Lot 147
A Grand Officer’s set of the 1st type in GOLD and enamels (minor chips to the obverse left and right arms and to the reverse right one), 69x45 mm, centre medallion with King Otto’s head facing right; and the colours of Bavaria on the reverse’s centre; suspension crown linked to the cross with the typical loop and thin hinge of the bavarian-made pieces; plain, polished ribbon ring; original neck ribbon; breast star, 75 mm, with chiseled and pierced rays; centre medallion in gold, with applied the enameled order’s cross, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing golden, Greek inscription; the reverse, with French marks and the maker’s escutcheon of Halley, Paris; further, the award papers dated July, 1853, to the Spanish gentleman Don José Pizarro.A very rare and superb set, extremely fine condition. II RR!
Lot 150
A very early, 1st type Knight’s Cross I Class in GOLD, 44x29 mm, with white enameled arms, finelychiselled laurel and oak wreath with green translucent enamel; gold centre medallion with polishedground and the profile head of king Otto in detailed bas-relief; the reverse medallion also in goldwith white enameled cross centered by a small square with the Bavarian colors on blue groundwithin an outer circlet with gold inscription; smooth, round upper loop and suspension crown linkedby the typical, inner hook, round ribbon ring and original ribbon with rosette. A beautiful and very rarepiece of the earliest, finest Bavarian manufacture; in red morocco case of issue with gold embossedlid and fitted inner compartment; Excellent condition. I R!
Lot 151
A very early, 1st type Knight’s Cross I Class in GOLD, 53x33 mm, with white enameled arms, finely chiselled laurel and oak wreath with green translucent enamel; gold centre medallion with polished ground and the profile head of king Otto in detailed bas-relief; the reverse medallion also in gold with white enameled cross centered by a small square with the Bavarian colours on blue ground within an outer circlet with gold inscription; smooth, round upper loop (struck with a tiny, “man’s head” gold mark)and suspension crown linked by the typical, inner hook, round ribbon ring and original ribbon with french-style rosette, in original case of issue with gilt crown on the lid. A beautiful and very rare piece of the earliest, finest Bavarian manufacture. Extremely fine condition. I R!
Lot 152
A group of miniatures of Grand Cross or Commander of the 1st type: the cross 21x13 mm, in GOLD and enamels, with centre medallions in gold, with King Otto’s portrait (facing left) to the obverse and Bavarian colours to the reverse; hinged crown and ring; miniature star 19x14 mm, in chiselled silver with centre medallion in gilt silver with enameled details; both pieces with the same gold fitting for mounting to a miniature chain and original ribbon.A beautiful and very rare, homogeneous set. Extremely fine condition. I RR!
Lot 156
A Grand Cross Sash Badge of the transitional type to the 2nd model: large sash badge, 108x72 mm,in GOLD with white enameled cross and concave, polished, thin border; accurately chiseled laureland oak wreath with bright, emerald-green translucent enamel (a minor chip to a green, laurelleaf); obverse centre with polished medallion painted with the image of Christ as “Pantokrator” inthe best enamel-work, enclosed in a blue enameled outer circlet with gold inscription; two-partreverse centre with blue enameled medallion charged by the white cross, surrounded by the blueenameled outer circlet with gold inscription; small, round upper loop (“man’s head” mark) and“u”-shaped link, hinged to the inside of the royal crown, this, most accurately chiseled and largesuspension ring; original, silk sash.A most interesting, imposing and very rare badge made with the use of the 1st type Bavarianmade crosses, officially modified to the new model; almost excellent condition. I- RR!
Lot 158
A Grand Cross set of the 2nd type: sash badge, 87x57 mm, in GOLD with white enameled cross,flanked by green enameled oak and laurel wreath between the arms; obverse centre medallionin gold with portrait of Christ in finest enamel miniature painting; blue enameled outer circlet withthe Order’s motto; blue enameled reverse medallion, with white cross in the centre, surrounded byGreek inscription in gold lettering; hinged suspension crown with enameled “jewels” and roundsuspension ring; with original, full length sash ribbon; breast star, 91 mm, with diamond-cut andpierced rays; centre medallion like that of the badge’s obverse, enriched with chiseled, gold, innerand outer rings; smooth reverse with concave counter-medallion and maker’s escutcheon of Pomonis,Athens; broad, tapering, vertical pin and two side-hooks; in the original, gold embossed, red caseof issue with black velvet, fitted inner compartment; the lid’s inner cushion, with maker’s mark ofPomonis, Athens, printed in gold; together, the award document and related papers, to CharlesJonnart, from April 1913.A beautiful, excellently made set, dating from the late 19th Century, almost excellent condition.Charles Jonnart (1857-1927) was France’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1911 until the outbreakof WW1 ; he was also involved in the politics of France in Algeria. I R!
Lot 168
A Grand Cross Set of the 1st type (awarded 1926 – 1935) with “ETTA”monograms, meaning “from my ashes reborn…”: sash badge, 61x57 mm,in bright polished, gilt silver and white enamel, superimposed by a fine,detailed gilt phoenix rising from the flames, the reverse, accurately polishedby hand, with two rivets; small upper loop and circular suspension ring;original, silk full length sash with bow; breast star, 85 mm, in silver withsmooth, convex and concave rays, gilt phoenix to the centre; polished reversewith three rivets and broad pin; in the original, red-brown case of issuewith gold embossed Phoenix on the lid; the inner cushion with maker’smark of Arthus Bertrand, Paris.A beautiful group of the finest rare, French manufacture, Extremely finecondition. I R!
Lot 17
A Grand Cross Set of the 2nd Model, 1st Class, instituted in 1849. Sash Badge, 69x37 mm., GOLD, both sides enameled, maker's mark "VM for Vincent Mayer", hallmarked "3A", both central medallions GOLD, enameled, opening center, original suspension ring and complete sash with bow. Breast Star, 91 mm., Silver and GOLD, "G" for Grand Cross on reverse, hallmarked "AA", center enameled, superimposed parts GOLD, the reverse with a broad pin, maker's mark "Vinc. Mayer's Sohne, Wien"A superb set, made by the then official purveyor of this order. Excellent condition!. I
Lot 172
A 2nd type Grand Commander’s set with swords: the badge, 79x54 mm,in gilt Silver and white enamel, obverse centre with convex phoenix risingfrom the flames, crossed swords between the cross’s arms; reversemedallion with royal monogram “G” (for king George II, from 1936); crownsuspension, circular ring and tapering ribbon ring; original, neck ribbonwith metal hook and eyelet; breast star, 75 mm, with bright-polished,smooth convex and concave rays, gilt phoenix rising from the flames,crossed swords and upper, gilt crown; the reverse with rivets and broadpin; in the original, black case (a gold-embossed “M” on the front-side) with maker’s mark of Spink & Son, London on the inner cushion. A very rare group in the best quality and condition. I RR!
Lot 188
A Dame Grand Cross set: the badge, 46x42 mm, in gilt Silver, blue enamel and redenameled royal crown; applied enameled medallion with fine miniature painting ofthe two saints; long suspension ring; original sash of reduced width for ladies; breaststar, 65 mm, with smooth arms and enameled centre medallion; the reverse withround, vertical pin and maker’s escutcheon of Spink & Son, London; in the large, deepblue morocco case of issue with gold-embossed coat of arms on the lid; inner cushionwith maker’s mark of Spink & Son, London.An very elegant, early set of great rarity, extremely fine condition!The Order was instituted by king George II in commemoration of his grandmother,queen Olga and his mother, Queen Sophia; it was awarded to noble Ladies, for outstanding merits to the Royal House. Discontinued as a State order in 1973, is todayawarded by the head of the Greek Royal Family. I RR!
Lot 189
A Dame Grand Commander’s set: the badge, 46x42 mm, in Silver, blue enamel and red enameledroyal crown; applied enameled medallion with fine miniature painting of the twosaints; grooved suspension ring; original sash of reduced width for ladies; breast starwith smooth arms and enamelled centre medallion; the reverse with double, verticalpin with safety-catch and maker’s escutcheon of Spink & Son, London; in the original, deep-blue morocco case of issue with gold-embossed coat of arms on the lid; innercushion with maker’s mark of Spink & Son, London.An very elegant, set of great rarity, very fine condition. I RR!
Lot 20
A group of Commander with Star: neck cross in GOLD with red enameled arms, 69x37 mm, flanked by the black enameled imperial eagle holding a chain in the beaks, with the motto “VIRIBUS UNITIS”; white enameled centre medallion, with the emperor’s cipher “FJ”; reverse medallion bearing the institution’s date “1849” on white enamel and hinged, polished gold border; hinged, imperial crown with red enameled inner cap and enameled crown’s “jewels”; link ring struck with “GR” for Gebrüder Resch, Viennaand “chamois’s head” gold marks; typical, suspension ring and original, crimson-red neck ribbon; breast star with chiseled and pierced rays, 70 mm, the shorter, of the “dagger-type”; the center, in the form of the order’s badge of the knight’s size in gold and enamels; concave, polished reverse, with two nuts and struck with “GEBR: RESCH” “IN WIEN” and Diana’s head silver marks; broad pin, struck with three “A” marks, in original case of issue, with gilt monogram on the lid.A very rare set of the 1st type, made by the then official purveyor of this order, from ca, 1868-70. Excellent condition. I RR!
Lot 203
A Jerusalem neck cross of the Order 59x31 mm, in GOLD, with black enameled centre to the obverse;the reverse, with engraved, cursive inscription “Jeru- salem”; below, a round, grooved nut withscrew, allow opening the hinged, obverse side; the inner with wax retaining the Holy Relics; upperloop and ribbon ring; with original, red silk neck ribbon, in original case of issue.A beautiful, rare piece, excellent condition. I RR!
Lot 205
A breast badge of the order, 48x29 mm, in GOLD and black enameled detail to the obverse; a tiny screw, to open the decoration, and insert a sacred relic; the upper loop, struck with a “14” gold mark anda maker’s monogram “GH”, vertical suspension ring and long, red ribbon.A piece of beautiful fabrication, extremely fine condition and rare.I R!
Lot 21
A 2nd Class decoration: the cross in silver with red and white enameled arms, 52x49mm, silver roses and branches, with fine engravings on their reverse; obverse centre medallion in white enameled gold, with applied, golden bust of the saint, with white enameled upper cross, silver outer circlet; white enameled reverse medallion with golden roses and applied, ornated, capital monogram “E” in gold, with upper loop struck with “A”, “greyhound’s head” and “F.R” (within a lozenge) marks; suspension ring struck with two “A” marks; original ladies’ bow ribbon (detached from the cross), together with a miniature bow ribbon of the Austrian Red Cross decoration with applied, green enameled “War Decoration”; in the original, red morocco, fitted case of issue with silver embossed, Austrian coat-of-arms and four, cursive “E” on the lid; inner cushion with gold printed maker’s mark of Rothe & Neffe, Vienna.A rare decoration of this Ladies’ Order, created by Emperor Franz Joseph, in memory of her wife, Empress Elizabeth, assassinated in Geneva in 1898, one week after her death;Very fine condition, nice, dark patina. I R!
Lot 215
A Commander’s Badge, 115x50 mm, in gold (mark “18K” to the reverse of the ribbon ring): red enameled cross of the order with finely chiselled arms; suspension crown with red enameled inner cap, surmounted by a hollow-made, gold backed trophy-of-arms with the ribbon ring; original, neck ribbon with ties.An uncommonly well-executed badge, most probably made on special request; almost surely awork of Messrs. Cravanzola-Gardino, Rome, about 1950; excellent condition and very rare. I RR!
Lot 218
A Knight’s badge in GOLD, 56x37 mm, six groups of three polished beams each, flanked by 6 white enameledfleurs de lys; polychrome enameled image of St. Ferdinand with armour and robes on highlypolished ground, within night-blue enameled outer circlet (a small chip) bearing the goldenmotto “FIDEI ET MERITO”; reverse medallion with inscription “FERD. IV INS TITUIT. 1800” on mattedground within polished border; hinged upper crown with polished details, upper orb with cross,grooved suspension ring, original ribbon with broad rosette.A rare, attractive piece of French manufacture; extremely fine condition. I R!
Lot 220
An early Knight’s Badge in GOLD, 61x40 mm, with red enameled star pointing downwards;obverse medallion with gold horse on silver background; blue enameled outer circlet with the Order’s motto “PRO RENOVATA PATRIA” in gold lettering; reverse medallion with gold triskeles on silver backround; blue enameled outer circlet with the inscription “JOS NAP. SICIL. REX. INST.” in gold lettering;Imperial, gold eagle and suspension crown with ribbon ring; original ribbon.A rare, outstandingly beautiful piece, very fine condition.II RR!
Lot 221
A Miniature of the Order in GOLD, 32x19 mm, in the type used for a short period after the fall of Joaquin Murat and the restitution of the throne to the Bourbones: red enameled star pointing downwards; gold centre medallion with the running horse and blue enameled outer circlet with inscription “FERD.B.U.S.R.P.F.A.”; reverse medallion with fleur-de-lys and blue enameled circlet with inscription“FELIC. B. X. K. J.1815”; upper fleur-de-lys in place of the abolished imperial eagle; suspension ring,original ribbon with rosette.A rare piece of the finest quality, superb condition. I RR!
Lot 223
A Cross for a “Knight of Right” (Cavaliere di Diritto) in GOLD, 40x37 mm, red enameled cross, flanked by green enameled laurel wreath and crossed swords with chiseled hilts; white enameled centre medallion,bearing the golden image of St. George and the Dragon; blue enameled outer circlet with the Order’s motto “IN HOC SIGNO VINCES”; reverse medallion similar to the obverse but the outer circlet, bearing the inscription “VIRTUTI” and laurel branches; sphaerical suspension loop and round ring, with ribbon.A beautiful, early piece, excellent condition. I R!
Lot 226
A Knight’s cross in GOLD, 60x41 mm, with white enameled arms, flanked by beautifully chiseledand engraved fleurs de lys; obverse centre medallion with royal monogram within green enameledoak wreath; night-blue enameled outer circlet (tiny chip) with motto “DE REGE OPTIME MERITO”in golden lettering; reverse medallion with night-blue enameled inscription “FRANCISCVS I INSTITVITMDCCCXXIX” on polished gold ground, within thick, green enameled oak wreath enriched by orangebrown enameled acorns; typical, upper crown, solidly mounted to the cross by means of tiny rivets;smooth, suspension ring and original ribbon.A beautiful piece of typical, excellent, Neapolitan manufacture; extremely fine condition. I- R!
Lot 233
San Marino: Civil and Military Merit Order of St. Marinus, cross of the order in gold and enamels, with engraved and chiseled details, hinged crown and suspension ring; Tuscany, Grand duchy: Order of St. Stephen, cross of the order in gold and red enamel, hinged crown and tiny suspension ring; Parma, duchy: Order of St. Louis, cross of the order in silver and enamels, the obverse centre shield-medallion in gold; upper loop and suspension ring; lucca, duchy: Order of St.Louis, cross of the order in silver and enamels; the reverse, completely white enameled as usual on early miniatures of this order; uppel loop and suspension ring; all four pieces, suspended to a fine, double chainlet made of gold, the ends with a golden suspension hook each.A beautiful, early chain, dating to the mid 19th century, excellent condition. I R!
Lot 237
A grand Cross set of the Order: sash badge, 110x71 mm, in GOLD with white enameled arms andstrong, polished, ball-finials, flanked by chiseled oak wreath tied below; white enameled centremedallion with “L II” monogram (for Leopold II), within night-blue enameled outer circlet bearinggolden inscription “MERITO CIVILE”; reverse medallion with the year “1853” on white enamel,within night-blue enameled outer circlet bearing a golden, stylized laurel wreath; upper loop asacanthus leaves, hinged grand-ducal crown and large, round, suspension ring; this, struck with the“FR” mark of Rothe, Vienna and gold mark for 14 Kt. (1867-1922); highly convex breast star, 80x84 mm,Silver, with details imitating the sequined and bullion embroidery; centre medallion with polished“LII” monogram within “MERITO CIVILE 1853” and chiseled, beaded outer ring; polished reversewith concave countermedallion, struck with “FR” and “greyhound” silver marks; broad pin withmaker’s mark “C.F. ROTHE” “WIEN” and two “A” guarantee marks; in the original red moroccocase of issue, the lid with gold embossed crown and “M.C.”; fitted inner compartment, the lid’sinner cussion, with maker’s mark of Rothe, Vienna.An beautiful and very rare set of this order, as awarded by the grand duke of Tuscany, duringhis Viennese exile; excellent condition. I RR!
Lot 249
A neck badge of the Order, from the early 19th Century, 41x27 mm, white enameled cross, flanked by chiselled fleurs-de-lys; the upper crown enriched with fleurs-de-lys, polished details and beaded ornamentations;round ribbon ring (gold mark) and original, black silk ribbon.A beautiful decoration of the finest, probably French manufacture, almost excellent condition. I R!
Lot 25
A 1st Class Set of the 1st Type: white enameled, 73x52 mm, gilt-silver neck cross, with crossed swords between the arms; red enameled centre medallion with golden, crowned lion, green enameled outer circlet with cyrillic, Bulgarian inscription “To the Valour” in gold lettering; red enameled, reverse centre medallion with gilt Tsar’ s monogram; green enameled outer circlet with cyrillic, Bulgarian inscription “Prince of Bulgaria” and “1879” also in gold lettering; ornated upper loop and hinged royal(princely) crown; round ring and tapering, pearled ribbon ring, with a length of original ribbon (from an unsewn trifold ribbon of a lower class of the Order); convex, white enameled (hairline cracks to the lower, left tip, without any loss of enamel), gilt bronze breast star, 68 mm, with crossed swords between the arms; red enameled centre medallion with golden, crowned lion, green enameled outer circlet with cyrillic, Bulgarian inscription “To the Valour” in gold lettering, enclosed within a further, diamond-cut silver circlet; smooth reverse with a round nut retaining the obverse centre and vertical, broad pin.A very rare set of this high order rewarding the valour in the field, very fine condition. This order, instituted on April 17th 1879 by Prince Alexander, was destined to reward outstanding, and exceptional acts of valour during wartime. It was also award to foreigners, serving in armies allied of Bulgaria. I RR!
Lot 270
A set of the Order: white enameled cross in gold of maltese type with ball finials, flanked by matte-finished, golden “w” monograms; centre medallion in gold with embossed crowned lion rampant, holding raised sword and arrows; blue enameled reverse medallion with the motto “ViRTUS NOBILITAT” in golden lettering, within golden border; hinged, royal crown with finely embossed and chiseled details and round suspension ring passing through the orb together with short ribbon; breast star in silver with diamond-like chiseled arms and gilt borders; the edge, fitted with a thin, decorative chainlet; blue enameled centre medallion with the order’s motto in gilt, capital lettering; the upper arm, surmounted by silver royal crown with golden inner cap; concave, polished, gilt reverse with thin, vertical pin of round section and two side-hooks.A beautiful, rare, early set, excellent condition.Dim.: the badge, 73,0 x 48,0 mm.; the star, 46,0 x 45,0 mm. I R!
Lot 278
A 5th Class badge of the order, 40x39 mm, Silver; the obverse, with black enameled order’s motto and also black enameled borders; centre medallion in gold with white enamelled polish eagle within greenenamelled laurel wreath; the reverse with the arms engraved with “S A R P”, centre medallion intwo-colour gold, with dark-blue enamelled “Lithuanian Knight” above the date “1792”, the wholewithin green enamelled laurel leaves (losses to the green enamel; spherical suspension and groovedribbon ring; with original ribbon.An attractive, rare decoration of this important, military order; extremely fine condition. I R!
Lot 295
A neck decoration of the Order in GOLD, 83x52 mm, white enamel bordered cross, flanked by ovalescutcheons with the arms of Portugal, within golden oak wreath tied by a ribbon below (Frenchmark) 82,5 x ; white enameled centre medallion with applied the Order’s cross in red and whiteenamels, within moulded outer circlet; similar, reverse centre medallion, but its field of mattedgold instead being white enameled; hinged suspension crown with enameled “jewels”, groovedribbon ring and original, red, neck ribbon with ties.A beautiful, definitely uncommon piece, excellent condition and workmanship. I R!
Lot 296
A Commander’s Cross. Neck Badge, 78x47 mm.,GOLD, ca. 28 g., white enamel bordered cross, flankedby oval escutcheons with the arms of Portugal,within golden oak wreath tied by a ribbon below,white enameled centre medallion with applied theOrder’s cross in red and white enamels (minorcracks and repairs), within moulded outer circlet;similar, reverse centre medallion, but its field ofmatted gold instead being white enameled; hingedsuspension crown with enameled “jewels”, groovedribbon ring and original, red, short neck ribbon.Superb jeweler’s quality in fine confition! II R!
Lot 297
A breast decoration of the Order, 57x37 mm, gilt Silver; white bordered, blue enameled cross within green enameled (some chips) laurel wreath; obversecentre medallion in gold, with chiseled border, white enameled field with the Order’s cross (minor damage to the red enamel); similar, reverse centremedallion, but made of chiseled gold, with the enameled Order’s cross; hinged upper crown, round suspension ring and original, red ribbon ; together, theoriginal award letter from October 13th, 1893, signed by the King of Portugal, to Eugène Lechartier, accompanied by the official, French translation.A rare and beautifully made piece , almost extremely fine condition; interesting for the accompanying papers. II R!
Lot 3
An old Miniature of the Fleece’s decoration in patinated gold, 20x15 mm, the suspension set with tiny diamonds; upper loop and a small suspension ring, original ribbon with bow.A beautiful piece, dating from the 19th Century, very fine condition.The knights of this prestigious chivalric order, used a variety of miniature decorations for everyday’s use, from the most lavishly executed pieces to the simplest quality, especially in the early 19th Century when the use of the so-called “Mode-Spangen” with applied or suspended miniatures were widely used, although not well tolerated and later prohibited.
Lot 301
A sash badge of the 94x57 mm, oval, gilt silver medallion, on both sides with white enameledcentre with applied the Order’s cross in gold and red enamel, within green enamelled palms anda white scroll below, with golden inscription “SCIENCIAS; LETRAS E ARTES”, surmounted by a goldenstar with white enamelled details, charged with the red enamlled Christ’s sacred heart; upper loopchiselled with acanthus leaves, round suspension and ribbon ring; with a sector of the original, redsash, in original damaged case of issue.A beautiful, imposing pendant, excellent condition. I R!
Lot 304
A Grand Cross Set: sash badge 87x53 mm, in gilt Silver with white enameledfield charged on both sides with the green enameled cross of the Order ingold, surmounted by the white star bearing the red enameled sacredHeart; ornamented suspension loop and round ribbon ring; breast star,81x66 mm, with chiselled silver rays, white enameled centre medallionwith the green enameled order’s cross in gold, chiselled outer circlet alsoin gold, with enameled leaves and flowers, resting on a circle of chiselledgold beams; the upper rays of the star, with the red enameled sacredheart; the reverse with broad, flat pin with an uncommon catch, in originalcase of issue.An interesting old set dating to the middle of the 19th Century, inextremely fine condition. I R!
Lot 311
A Badge of the Order in gold: oval medallion made as a wreath of roses,leaves and scrolls, tied as an upper bow, surmounted by a seraphim’shead; below, a blue enamelled scroll with motto “PAUPERUM SOLATIO”in gold lettering; an inner laurel wreath enclosing the centre medallionin gold and white enamelled details with applied, polychrome enamelledscene of Saint Isabel handing alms to a beggar; the reverse with ovalmedallion with gold royal cipher on white enamelled field, above a blueenamelled scroll with the date “MDCCCI” in gold, roman numerals; blueenamelled outer circlet with inscription “REAL ORDEM DE SANTA ISABEL”.Large, crown suspension with red-and-green enamelled “jewels” andred enamelled inner cap; gold suspension ring, through the upper orb.A rare, lavishly-made badge of this high order, instituted in 1801 and limitedto 26 living ladies of the highest nobility, as a reward to their continuous and meritorious assistance to orphans and poor people; extremely fine condition.Dim.: 90,0x48,0 mm (incl. crown suspension). I RR!
Lot 312
A late 19th Century Badge of the Order in gold: oval medallion made as awreath of roses, leaves and scrolls tied as an upper bow, surmounted by aseraphim’s head within leaves; below, a pale blue enamelled (a small,surface chip), chiselled gold scroll with motto “PAUPERUM SOLATIO” ingold lettering and two stylized flowers; an inner laurel wreath enclosingthe centre medallion in gold and white enamelled details with applied,polychrome enamelled scene of Saint Isabel handing alms to a beggar; thereverse with richly chiselled oval medallion with gold royal cipher onwhite enamelled field above a deep-sea blue enamelled scroll with thedate “MDCCCI” in gold, roman numerals; pale blue enamelled outer circletwith inscription “REAL ORDEM DE SANTA IZABEL”. Large, crown suspensionwith red-and-green enamelled “jewels” and red enamelled inner cap;large, gold suspension ring, through the upper orb.A very rare, magnificent badge of this high order, instituted in 1801and limited to 26 living ladies of the highest nobility, as a reward to theircontinuous and meritorious assistance to orphans and poor people Dim.: 90,0x51,0 mm (incl. crown suspension). I- RR!
Lot 32
An Order’s miniature jewel in GOLD, enamels, painting and brilliants; suspension ring made ofgold wire of square section.An exceptional and very rare piece of the best quality and exact details of the end of the18th Century, most possibly a work of a jeweller working on behalf of the Danish court.This one-class order, worn as a collar on ceremonial occasions, or wearing the badge suspendedto a pale blue sash and a breast star, is Denmark’s highest chivalric distinction; its history dates back to1464, thus being one of the most ancient and prestigious orders of Europe. In its evolution it was andstill is awarded to foreign sovereigns and heads of states only, and to Danes with exceptionalmerits to the throne. At the death of a Knight, wherever he lived, the decoration of the Elephant isbeing recovered by emissaries of the Order’s Chapter.Provenance: Maréchal Louis Nicolas Davout, Division General, Duc d’Auerstadt, Princed’Eckmühl, 1770-1823. The only unbeated Marechal d’Empire, named Governor of the Duchy ofVarsovia, the first who entered Berlin after defeating the Prussian Army.Dim.: 26x20 mm. (incl. suspension ring).I RR!
Lot 348
Gold Cross, 1st model, civil, Pattern, in copper gilt, 30 mm, original suspension ring and loop. The order was instituted on July 31st, 1930 by Carol II, in fourclasses, Commander, Officer, Knight and Golden Cross, and awarded to the civilian and military air personnel, in times of peace and in war. The decorationis a cross with a longer vertical arm, in the same design as the Michael the Brave Order and a horizontal arm designed as a stylized wing. The central shieldhas the Romanian eagle on white enamel and the king`s cipher in the middle on blue enamel. The green enameled laurel wreath between the arms of thecross is present only by the first two classes. On the reverse side the year of the introduction “Virtutea Aeronautica”. Of the highest rarity and historical importance, in extremely fine condition! I RR!
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