A 1st Class breast star of the Order, 90x84 mm, smooth, bordered silver rays; the centre with red enameled cross in gold, on gilt silver, pebbled ground; red enameled outer circlet bearing the separately-made, gilt-silver motto“AMANTIBUS JUSTITIAM PIETATEM FID EM” with finely chiseled details; the whole, between moulded borders; the upper ray, bearing polychromeenameled tsarist crown, made of gold and fixed by means of rivet (thefixing, probably repaired in the time of use, by order of the bearer); gilt,polished reverse with broad, slightly convex counter-medallion, struckwith the maker’s mark of Keibel and Imperial Russian silver marks; original, vertical pin, also struck with the same marks.A very rare star, in almost excellent condition and showing a beautifulpatina. II RR!
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An embroidered, Grand Cross Breast Star, 120 mm, with sequined arms bordered with silver strip-wire; removed fleurs-de-lys in August 1830; tiny loops to mount the star to the habit; large, chiseled silver centre medallion with separately made head of Henri IV facing left; the outer circlet with motto “HONNEUR ET PATRIE” and laurel branches; the reverse without any backing, showing the elaborate construction of the piece.A beautiful, rare star, very fine condition besides slight signs of use; best quality.II RR!
A jeweled badge of 1st or 2nd class, 61x55 mm, Silver, red enameled cross flanked by ornamentations,profusely set with white pastes; obverse centre medallion with finely painted image of the saintwithin gilt border, the outer circlet set with white pastes; reverse centre medallion with enameledmonogram on white ground; upper, suspension loop; original neck ribbon with ties.An extremely rare order, from the late 19th Century; excellent condition. I RR!
A Commander’s Cross Badge with Swords and Black Enamel, 2nd Class, instituted in 1735. Neck Badge, 40 mm, in GOLD unreadable hallmark and maker’smark “Ф?”, both sides enameled both central medallions GOLD, enameled, short original neck ribbon and original box of issue with part of inner fitting. Very rare and elegant! I RR!
Order of Saint Anna, 3rd Class with Swords Miniature,instituted in 1735. Breast Badge in GOLD, bothsides enameled, both central medallions painted,original suspension ring; Serbia, Order of theWhite Eagle. Officer’s Cross Military, 2nd Model,instituted in 1883. Breast Badge in GOLD, both sides enameled, both central medallions GOLD,original suspension ring, on GOLD chain, in case of issue. An extremely elegant group, of highjeweler’s quality, in best condition and very rare!Dim.: St. Anna 15x14 mm.; White Eagle 25x10 mm. I R!
A Superb Grand Crosses Miniature Bar, 15-18 mm., each, GOLD and gilt Silver. Ethiopia, Order of King Salomon, gilt Silver; Annam, Royal Order of Annam, gilt Silver; Belgium, Order of Leopold, Breast Star, Silver; Tunisia, Order of Nishan El Ifthikar, Breast Star, Gold and Silver; Russia, Order of Saint Stanislas, 1st Model, GOLD; Austria, Order of Franz Ioseph, GOLD; France, Honor Medal for Colonial Prisons, gilt Silver; Agricultural Order, gilt Silver; Academic Palms, Silver; Order of the Legion of Honor, 3rd Republic, gilt Silver, on silver gilt chain. A superb and very rare, high ranking official grouping, in best quality and condition! I RR!
Grand Officer’s breast star, 92 mm, in Silver, imitating the sequined embroidery, with raised borders and smooth fleurs-de-lys; centre medallion with separately made, most finely chiselled bust of Henry IV within outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto “HONNEUR ET PATRIE”; smooth reverse with convex centre medallion, vertical, round pin and two side-hooks.A very rare piece, extremely fine condition, retaining a very fine patina.I RR!
A Commander’s Cross with Swords, 2nd Class, institutedin 1765. Neck Badge in GOLD, 47 mm, Russian hallmark “56and SPB”, maker’s mark “Eduard” and unreadable essayer mark, obverse enameled, both centralmedallions gold, enameled, original suspension loop and short neck ribbon. Rare and very attractive! I R!
Commander's Cross Military, 2nd Class, instituted in 1765. Neck Badge, 52x48 mm, GOLD, enameled, maker's mark "E.T.", hallmarked "56‚ eagle", original suspension loop and neck ribbon, in case of issue, with inscription on the lid. A superb cross of a very rare maker, in perfect condition! I RR!
A Commander’s Cross for non-Christians, 51x48 mm, red obverse only enameled GOLD cross with ball finials and bowsto the arms’ ends, flanked by imperial eagles; obversecentre medallion with black enameled doubleeagle within green enameled laurel wreath to the outer circlet; the reverse with identical centre medallion, but within moulded, outer circlet; the upper arm withgold mark, the lower, with the “AK” mark of Keibel; round, upper loop also struck with Russian marks andgrooved suspension ring; with original, neck ribbon.A very rare piece, excellent condition. i RR!
A gilt silver, XXV Jubilee commemorative Jetton of the 2nd Battery of the 1stOriental-Siberian Rifle and Artillery Brigade, 39x32 mm, white enameled shield withblack red border, with overlying imperial monogram within green enameled laurel wreath, three miniature shoulder boards and three crossed cannon barrels above; the reverse (struck with two Russian silver marks) with inscriptioncommemorating the participation to the operations in China, 1900 and the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-1905; with chain suspension.A rare jetton, excellent condition. I R!
A partially gilt silver, Insignia of the Lithuanian Infantry Regiment of theImperial Guard, 43x26 mm, double-headed eagle with enameled shield in the center,gilt silver legend 1811-1911; gilt reverse with thin, horizontal gold pin; in elegant case of issue, with maker’s mark of “Knedler, Varsovia”.Commemorating the 100 years of the Regiment, 1811-1911.A very rare badge, excellent condition. I RR!
Order of St. Anne: 2nd Class neck cross with swords in gold and enamels; the reverse, upper and lower arms, resp. struck with the double eagle and “AK” marks; the reverse of the swords’ hilts, also struck with gold marks; round suspension loop, struck with Moscow’s “56” mark; ribbon ring and original, neck ribbon; Order of St. Stanislas: 2nd Class neck cross with swords in gold and enamels; the smooth polished upper and lower arms, resp. struck with the double eagle and “WK” marks (for Johann Wilhelm Keibel; see G.A. Tammann: “Imperial Russian Makers’ Marks on Orders and Decorations”, London, Spink, 1993, pp. 9 and 28-30; Tammann also remarks - on page 30 - “…because Wilhelm Keibel was after E. von Pannasch the most important jeweller for the development of the Russian orders, the mark WK is desirable for the collector.”); upper loop also struck with (only partially visible) gold marks, oval, grooved ribbon ring; with original, neck ribbon, arranged as an elaborate cockade, for wear at the upper side-button of the tunic; Medal bar with 6 decorations: Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd Class Cross with swords in gold and enamels, with maker’s mark of Eduard and Cyrillic “IL” (an unidentified goldsmith in Eduard’s workshop, see, Tammann, cit., page 12); Order of St. Anne, 3rd Class with swords, gold and enamels, maker’s mark “AK”; Order of St. Stanislas 3rd Class with swords, gold and enamels, with maker’s mark “AK” (all the orders are suspended to the ribbon with bow); China expedition medal 1900-1901 in gold (gilt bronze); Russian-Japanese war commemorative medal 1904-1905 in gold (gilt bronze); 300 years of the Romanov Dynasty commemorative medal in gold (gilt bronze); All originally mounted to the typical, old-style, Russian medal bar with two rear suspension hooks.A beautiful group; rare and excellent condition. I RR!
An Imperial Presentation Watch, 48 mm, rose GOLD case, the hingedcover centred by a black enameled, yellow gold Russian Imperial eaglewhose breast is charged with a miniature-enameled shield with St. Georgekilling the dragon; white dial with maker’s mark “Павель Буре”; themechanism’s cover, also signed “Павель Буре поставщик Двора ЕгоВеличества N° 152213” (Pavel Buré Purveyor to the Court of his Majesty);the same serial number, struck on the inner cover.; complete with itselaborate, heavy, rose-gold suspension chain.An important, rare present from the Tsar, extremely fine condition.Pavel Buré was the best watchmaker in St. Petersburg and the Imperialcourt always favoured his workshop.
Side Arm in gilt Bronze, the scabbard adorned with laurelleaf, miniature of a Saint George Cross for Officer on topof the Pommel (small cracks in the enamel), inscription“For Bravery” on both sides of the hilt, the blade decoratedwith floral and naval motives. Nice Dirk of RussianManufacture, extremely rare and important!Dim.: 420 mm. I RR!
A Grand Cross Star of the Order, 84X68 mm, highly convex breast star inSilver with alternately diamond-cut chiselled/pierced and smooth rays;the centre, with a portrait of Milosh Obrenovic in the nest enamel-miniature;the upper “bow” above the applied “M” monogram; the reverse withoval countermedallion (this, struck with the “KF”, “A” and the Viennesesilver marks); broad, vertical pin, also struck with “KF” and two “A”marks.An outstandingly rare and beautiful star, made in the workshop of theViennese goldsmith Karl Fleischhacker, who also created the definitivedesign of this order.This order was instituted by King Milan Obrenovic in 1898 to commemoratethe 40th anniversary of the return of King Milosh to the Serbian throne. Itsaw very few awards, because after the coup-d’état of May 1903 withthe assassination of King Alexander and his wife, Queen Draga signingthe end of the Obrenovic dynasty, this, and the Order of Takovo werediscontinued and abolished.I RR!
A 1st Class Set of the Order of the Type awarded in 1882-1903, with monogram “MO III”: sashbadge, 72x42 mm, in gilt Silver with white enameled cross within green enamelled palms wreathand the gilt, St. Andrew’s cross; red enameled centre medallion with the gilt monogram “MO III”within a blue enamelled riband with the order’s motto in gold lettering; the reverse, with giltSerbian coat-of-arms on red enameled centre medallion; hinged, princely crown, polychromeenameled on the obverse; suspension and ribbon rings struck with “KF” (Karl Fleischhacker, Vienna),“A” and Viennese silver marks; original silk full-length sash; breast star, 94x86 mm, with brilliantcut silver rays; the centre, as the badge’s obverse; the reverse with 4 nuts to mount the obverse’scentre and vertical, broad pin with “KF” and “A” marks; in the original case of issue of M.C.Antonievich, Belgrade, with embossed Serbian coat-of-arms on the lid.A very rare group, extremely fine condition.This order was created in this form to reward civil and military merits towards the SerbianThrone and ranks among the most beautiful decorations of the Balkanic area. I R!
A 2nd Class Set of the Order with Swords of the Type awarded in 1886-1903, with monogram “MO IV”: neck badge, 74x42 mm, in gilt Silverwith white enameled cross within green enameled palms’ wreath andthe gilt, St. Andrew’s cross; red enameled centre medallion with the giltmonogram “MO IV” within a blue enameled riband with the order’smotto in gold lettering; the reverse, with gilt Serbian coat-of-arms on redenamelled centre medallion; the upper part of the badge, with gilt, crossedswords; hinged, princely crown, polychrome enameled on the obverse;suspension and ribbon rings struck with “KF” (Karl Fleischhacker, Vienna),“A” and Viennese silver marks; original neck ribbon; breast star, 83x77 mm,with brilliant-cut silver rays; the centre, as the badge’s obverse; the upperray with two gilt, crossed swords; the reverse with 4 nuts to mount theobverse’s centre (“KF” and “A” marks, struck right above the countermedallion) and vertical, broad pin.A highly rare group, extremely fine condition. I RR!
A 1st Class Set of the 2nd Type, instituted on 28th of May, 1915: sash badge,92x41 mm, in gilt Silver and white enamel; oval centre medallion with thearms of Serbia on red enamel, outer circlet with fine, beaded ornament;red enameled reverse medallion with gilt silver “1882”; upper crownhinged to the deep-blue enamelled pendalia; suspension ring, groovedribbon-ring, with original, full length sash; breast star, 95x90 mm, in giltSilver, superimposed with the order’s badge also in white enamelled, giltand chiselled silver; upper royal crown, with blue enameled pendalia; the reverse with oval counter-medallion and broad, vertical pin and two side hooks.A very rare group, in perfect condition. I RR!
A 2nd Class Breast Star of the 2nd Type, 87x82 mm, in gilt Silver, superimposed with the order’s badge, of white gilt and chiselled silver; upper royal crown, with blue enamelled pendalia; the reverse with oval countermedallion and broad, vertical pin; probably of French manufacture.A very rare high luxury star, made with the greatest care, almost pristine condition. I RR!
A 2nd Class Star of the 3rd Type, awarded after 1903: breast star, 82x87 mm, with diamond cut, chiselled rays, superimposed with the gilt silver and enameled order’s cross, also with separately made, gilt and enameled escutcheons on the eagles breast; the image of the Saint, wearing green robes; the reverse with 2 retainingnuts and vertical pin, bold center.A very rare luxury manufacture, in extremely fine condition. i RR!
An early 1st Class Set of the Type awarded in 1904–1914: sash badge, 78x48 mm, in gilt Silver, white enameled cross’s arms, flanked by highly polished,gilt beams; centre medallion with the Serbian coat-of-arms on a blue enameled background; white enameled medallion’s outer circlet with the Cyrillicmotto “for the Faith and Freedom”; reverse centre medallion with the Serbian double eagle in gilt silver with enameled details, on dark red enameledbackground; blue enamelled outer circlet with the Cyrillic name of the King Petar I and the date of institution “1904” in gold lettering; upper loop astwo crossed ribands, with hinged royal crown, enriched by polychrome enameled “jewels”; with original sash adapted for wear with the court dress;breast star, 94 mm, with chiselled and pierced rays; the centre in gilt silver and enamels, as the badge’s obverse; the reverse with reinforced star’s tips(the lower, with Austrian “A” and silver marks), four retaining nuts and vertical pin, this, struck with two “A”, “G.A. SCHEID WIEN” and a French “swan”mark for pieces passed in auction.A rare set, extremely fine condition.This order was the first, created by the new dynasty after the coup-d’état of 1903 that, with the assassination of the Obrenovic royal couple, abruptlychanged the history of Serbia.The G.A. Scheid firm of Vienna created the prototypes of this award and was its best producer, ending to provide the insignia at the outbreak of the First World War.I RR!
A 1st Class Set with Swords of the Type awarded from 1915: sash badge,77x47 mm, in gilt Silver, white enamelled cross’s arms, flanked by polished,gilt beams on which are resting the crossed swords; centre medallionwith the Serbian coat-of-arms on a blue enamelled background; whiteenamelled medallion’s outer circlet with the Cyrillic motto “for the Faithand Freedom”; reverse centre medallion with the Serbian double eaglein gilt silver with enamelled details, on dark red enamelled background;blue enamelled outer circlet with the Cyrillic name of the King Petar I andthe date of institution “1904” in gold lettering; upper loop as two crossedribands, with hinged royal crown, enriched by polychrome enamelled“jewels”; with original, full length sash; breast star with chiselled andpierced rays; the centre in gilt silver and enamels, as the badge’s obverse,also with crossed swords; the reverse with broad, concave counter-medallionenriched with the silver Serbian double eagle on a round, engraved base;vertical pin; in the original case of issue of Arthus Bertrand, Paris, the lidwith gold embossed, Serbian coat-of-arms and the indication “I” (1st Class).A most rare group of the best French workmanship, extremely finecondition.The order with swords was awarded for merits in time of war and the1st Class was given to the highest ranking commanders of the SerbianArmy and its allies; the firm of Arthus Bertrand in Paris was charged toproduce its insignia, because any connection with Austria was closed at the outbreak of war in 1914.I RR!
A 2nd Class Set of the Order with Swords of the Type awarded from 1915: neck badge,78x47 mm, in gilt silver, white enameled cross’s arms, flanked by polished, gilt beams onwhich are resting the crossed swords in silver; centre medallion with the Serbian coat-ofarms on a blue enameled background; white enameled medallion’s outer circlet with theCyrillic motto “for the Faith and Freedom” (some restorations); reverse centre medallionwith the Serbian double eagle in gilt silver with enameled details, on red enamelledbackground; blue enameled outer circlet with the Cyrillic name of the KingPetar I and the date of institution “1904” in gold lettering; upper loop astwo polished, crossed ribands, with hinged royal crown, enriched by polychrome enamelled “jewels”; with original, red neck ribbon fitted with metalhook and eyelet; breast star, 84 mm, with smooth, convex and concave rays;the centre in gilt silver and enamels, as the badge’s obverse, also with silver crossedswords, with bright-polished blades; the reverse with concave counter-medallion; broadvertical pin and two side-hooks.A very rare group of the best French workmanship of Arthus Betrand, Paris, very finecondition.This set is identical to the one belonged to Vojvoda Zhivolin Mishich (who received theaward for his outstanding valour on the battlefield in 1915 during the fierce fightingagainst overwhelming Austro-Hungarian forces) and now preserved and displayed at theMilitary Museum in Belgrade.I RR!
Of the rare, transitional type from the first form made as a brooch and the definitive one worn asa medal, 61x40 mm, gilt Silver, hollow-made, the obverse with the monogram “N” of PrincessNatalija in gold, affixed on a red enameled field, within a blue enamelled riband with Cyrillicinscription meaning “For aiding wounded and sick soldiers in the wars of the years 1876–77-78”;the whole enclosed within a green enameled laurel wreath; the upper part, with enamelledprincely crown; plain reverse, with the signs of the removed pins; the upper part, fitted with girlsilver loop and ribbon ring; with the original ladies’ bow ribbon.A very rare medal, awarded in a limited number of pieces; this transitional type is perhaps therarest.Provenance: The Collection of World Orders and Decorations of the American Numismatic Society,then auctioned in London by Morton & Eden, May 24th–25th, 2006.II RR!
A 2nd Type, 1889–1903 Badge in GOLD (hallmarks to the rim), 31 mm, with originalribbon, similar to that of the Imperial Austrian Medal for valour and in theoriginal case of issue with gold embossed, Serbian coat-of-arms on the lid; the inner cushion with maker’s mark of Antonievic, Belgrad.An extremely rare medal, with some signs of wear. I- RR!
An extremely rare Silver Medal to commemorate the Proclamation of theKingdom in 1882. Round medallion surrounded by a laurel wreath 57x31 mm,the double headed royal eagle with half-out stretched wings is attachedto the top of the medallion with the royal crown above. The obverse ofthe medal bears the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Serbia and the reversehas a four line inscription: “TO THE RESTORERS/OF THE KINGDOM OF SERBIA/GRATEFUL/FATHERLAND”, with its original ribbon. I RR!
Hollow-made gold Star, 80 mm, with plain and chiselled rays alternated by silver ones, these, set with 110 synthetic brilliants and 35 synthetic rubies; centre medallion made of patinated silver with embossed scene of marching soldiers and flags; white enameled outer circlet with motto “ЗА СЛОБОДУ И НЕЗАВИСНОСТ – SOCIALISTIČKE DOMOVINE” in gold lettering within a golden, beaded border; the reverse with broad counter medallion, struck with the “IKOM” and Yugoslav gold marks; vertical, broad pin; in the original, red case of issue of early type with elaborate, fitted compartment, the lid with golden inscription “ORDEN RATNE ZASTAVE” and Yugoslavia’s coat-of-arms printed in gold on the inner cushion; together, the original, goldwoven red ribbon bar with brooch; with the original award document, dated in Belgrad on December 22nd, 1961 to Colonel Dušan Ćorković, parchmentpaper, with wax seal in a suspended, wooden capsule.A very rare star, extremely fine condition and nicely toned.This one-class order is the 7th highest sign of honor of the former socialist Yugoslavia and the 1st properly military one. It was founded on 29 December 1951 and awarded to “military commanders who show personal courage, self-sacrifice, involvement in commanding and distinct role in creation, fixing and training of Armed Forces of SFRY during the war” (translated from the decree of institution). In the period 1951-1984, it was conferred 209 times only, of which 204 to Yugoslavs and the further 5 to SovietGenerals.Note: Dušan Ćorković, born in 1921, was among the first fighting in the Yugoslavian Partisan Forces and in the organization of the Communist Party, he was active in the struggle against German and Italian forces throughout the war. At the war’s end and in the months immediately after, he was responsible of atrocities against the Italian ethnic component in Dalmatia and against prisoners of war. No attempts to have him convicted or put under trial succeeded.He also studied at the higher war college in Moscow, continuing a brilliant career in the Yugoslavian army, where he reached the rank of Colonel General.Among his many honours, he was also proclaimed Hero of the Yugoslavian People on July 23rd, 1952. He passed away on May 23rd, 1980, receiving statehonours. I RR!
A Grand Cross Star, 92 mm, Convex breast star in Silver; the reverse with maker’s escutcheon of “OUIZIILLE LEMOINE JOAILLERS BIJOUTIERS DE LA LÉGION D`HONNEUR RUE DU BAC N.°1 PARIS”; round, vertical pin and two hooks.A rare and important star, in the best quality, fully representing the prestige of a class, awarded to the highest ranking of clers and dignitaries; very fine condition.I R!
A Commander’s breast star of reduced size, 66x61mm, with chiselled and pierced arms and blue enameled,gold details; centre medallion with deep-blue enameled monogram, within green enameled,golden laurel branches; the reverse with vertical, round pin (this, struck with a French controlmark) and two side-hooks; in the original, blue morocco case of round/oval shape; the lid withgold embossed, Spanish coat-of-arms; the inner cushion, with maker’s mark of Cejalvo, Madrid.Extremely fine condition, some scratches to the lid.Very rare and elegant! I RR!
A Miniature to the Grand Cross with Collar: gilt silver chainlet made of 4 lions, 4 towers, 2 trophies-of-arms and two laurel wreaths enclosing the numeral “III” all linked together, suspending a one-sided cross of the Order in gilt silver and enamels; with oval brooch, fitted with a pin on the reverse (various elements, struck with a “925” silver mark.A rare miniature from the mid 20th Century, extremely fine condition.Dim.: the miniature 41,0x16,0 mm. (incl. the badge’s suspension). i R!
A Grand Cross star: breast star 72 mm, with chiselled and pierced arms,flanked by green enameled laurel branches made of gold; rich centremedallion, granulated and beamed, with chiselled and enameled image of the saint in armour; pale blue outer circlet with the Orders motto in gold lettering and laurel branches, within beaded border; the reverse, fitted with horizontal pin.Extremely fine condition and rare in this quality. I RR!
A Grand Cross Set: sash badge in gold; 92x48 mm, the cross’s arms with dark green, translucent enamel on a finely chiselled ground; the obverse centre medallion with the white enameled double cross, sided by the gold letters “M” and “T” (for Maria Theresia, founder of the Order) on a field of translucent red enamel, rising from a chiselled pointed crown resting on the green enameled three mounts; white enameled outer circlet with the order’s motto “PUBLIC UM MERITORIUM PRÆMIUM” (A Prizeof Civil Merits); reverse medallion with abbreviated inscription “STO. ST.RI. AP.” (Sancto Stephano Regi Apostolico = To Saint Stephen, The Apostolic King) in gold lettering on white enameled field, within the outer circlet chiselled with oak leaves under translucent, green enamel; circular upper loop struck with the lozenge-type mark “F.R” of Rothe, Vienna and a gold mark; the royal Hungarian “sacred crown” of St. Stephen with mirror-polished details and fixed upper ring, struck with the samemarks as the cross’s loop; grooved and pearled suspension ring; with its original, shortened sash (for wear on the court dress) with rosette; breast star in silver, 88,5 mm, with typical, Austrian brilliant-cut and pierced rays; centre medallion in gold with separately-made white enameled double cross, sided by the finely chiselled, applied gold letters “M” and “T” on a convex field of translucent red enamel, rising from a chiselled, lilied crown resting on the green enameled three mounts;white enameled outer circlet with an applied, golden oak wreath with green enameled leaves; the reverse with broad, convex centre disc struck with the early “ROTHE” a hexagonal “Diana’s Head” silver mark and a “900” control mark; vertical pin, struck with “C.F. ROTHE” “WIEN” marks and “Diana’s Head” and a “900” silver control marks.A beautiful, important and very rare set, extremely fine condition.The St. Stephen Order was founded in 1764 by Maria Theresia, to create a specific, chivalric order to reward civil merits, following the creation, dating back to 1757, of the Military Order of Maria Theresia.While the lower two classes were destined to civil merits only, the Grand Cross had a high, state and diplomatic significance, being awarded to highest ranking, foreign sovereigns and dignitaries, s. as the Tsars, the British sovereigns, Napoleon I, Napoleon III, French Marshals like Ney (and his son Joseph-Napoléon), etc.
A Grand Cross with the “White and Black Distinction” dating from the early 20th Century: sash badge in gold and enamels, the centre in the finest enamel painting; ornamented upper loop and hinged suspension ring, long sash for ladies; breast star in gold with toned silver ornaments between the rays; the reverse with horizontal pin and upper hook, in wooden luxury case of issue by "Villanueva & Laiseca - Madrid", with dedication on silver plate to a famous Doctor from the Spanish Red Cross.An outstanding and rare set of this order, created in 1856 as a reward for exceptional merits in the assistance and welfare; intended as a special decoration for prominent services or to highest ranking, meritorious dignitaries; almost pristine condition.Dim.: the badge, 55,0x45,0 mm.; the star, 69,0 mm; I RR!
A “jewelled” Knight’s badge, 62x46mm in gilt Silver on a GOLD base, the obverse arms, profusely à-jour set with diamonds; flanked by the laurel and oak leaves, also set with emeralds; polished centre medallion in rose gold with female head in yellow gold, blue enameled medallion’s outer circlet, with inscription “REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870” in gold; the reverse with applied, centre medallion in gold and enamels, with separately-made and applied, crossed flag and standard; the hinged, upper oak and laurel wreath in gold, set with emeralds and engraved reverse; richly diamond-set suspension ring and original, silk ribbon with rosette, in case of issue by « E. Bidal & Piat, Paris », with gilt initials of the recipient on the lid.A very rare piece, of excellent manufacture extremely fine condition. with 59 diamonds for a total of 2.105 ct.Note: in the 1900 catalogue of Messrs. Arthus-Bertrand, Paris, this type of Officer’s Cross, was indicated as the “Modèle très riche”, and available at a retail price of 3.000 (Gold) Francs, and an augmentation of 200 Franks for the emeralds-set foliage.I RR!
A Commander’s Badge of the Order, 66x50 mm, in gilt Silver: 8-pointed, red enameled star,flanked by green enameled laurel wreath; centre medallion with Athena’s head resting on doubled, pearl-white enameled ground;; smooth, polished reverse; hinged, upper mural crown and polished, tapering suspension ring; with full length, original neck ribbon with ties.A very rare decoration, almost pristine condition. I RR!
A jewelled Commander’s Cross in gold, 49x44 mm, 25,2 g, shaped as a beaming sun with a dark-toned eagle with spreaded wings above clouds and themotto “ALTIORA PETO”, within a gilt palm and green enamelled laurel branches, surmounted by the crowned, royal monogram “A XII”; below, a polychrome enameled shield at Spain’s arms, set with diamonds; smooth reverse, round jewelled suspension ring and loop, With the original, purple silk ribbon.with 41 diamonds for 0,73 ct. A splendid and very rare order, scarcely awarded between 1902 and 1931; excellent condition.I RR!
Oval medallion in GOLD, 68x40 mm, blue enameled border, bearing theallegory of Medicine made of finest chiselled gold, within a golden,pearled border; above, a red enamelled scroll, with the inscription “REALCONSEJO DE SANIDAD” in gold lettering; The reverse, with Spain’s coat-ofarms, made of polychrome enamel and miniature-painting; upper scroll ofpolished gold, with chiselled details; upper crown, with red enamelled innercap, round ring; gold-woven, neck cord with “coulant” bearing Spain’sarms on one side and a lamp on blue enamel to the other; in the original,fitted case of issue, the lid, with gold-embossed “C.S. 14”.Extremely rare and beautiful piece, dating to the second half of19th Century, excellent condition.I RR!
A Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, 1st Type, instituted in 1748. Sash Badge, 79x55 mm, GOLD, both sides enameled, both central medallions GOLD, enameled, original suspension loop and sash. Breast Star, 74 mm, Silver with smooth rays, reverse with vertical tapered pin, in leather case of issue by "Carlman - Stockholm". An extremely rare set of the mid. 19th century, in best jeweler's quality and perfect condition! I RR!
A Set for a Commander 1st Class dating from the middle of 19th Century:neck cross, 85x55 mm, in GOLD, with obverse and centre medallions withseparately made and mounted, white enameled star (typical of earlypieces), 68 mm, the four crowns’ interior, reinforced with gold spheres;large, bulbous, hinged royal crown and strong, beaded ribbon ring, withblack silk neck ribbon; breast star made of brilliant-cut chiselled andpierced silver; the centre star, mounted with a large round, convex nut tothe reinforced reverse; this, highly polished and fitted with a round, vertical pin and two side-hooks.A very interesting group, rare to see in such an early type, excellentcondition.Dim.: the badge, 85,0x55,0 mm.; the star, 68,0x67,0 mm.This order was founded in 1748 by king Frederick I to reward outstanding merits of state officials, civil servants, etc, in any field of the State’s life. I RR!
An early Commander’s Cross for military, 90x55 mm, in GOLD andred enamel on both sides; dark-blue enameled centre medallion with separately applied portraitof the saint in Gold, within dark-toned, chiselled outer circlet; reverse medallion also in gold withblue enamelled centre; hollow-made trophy-of-arms suspension, with grooved ribbon ring; original, full length neck ribbon; in the original, red morocco, fitted case of issue, with gold embossed coat-of armsof Pope Pius IX’s coat-of-arms on the lid.A rare piece of the finest, roman manufacture,excellent condition. I R!
Round Medallion with the bust of Pope Benedict XV (1915–1922) facing right, 50x32 mm, surrounded by theinscription “BENEDICTUS XV PONT. MAX.” and below, right, the maker’s signature “S.J.” (StefanoJohnson, Milan), within a separately-made laurel wreath with green enamelled leaves and orange-redenamelled berries and the bow tying the branches; the reverse with round medallion, bearing themotto “BENE MERENTI”, and the well-visible, 4 thin tubes with inserted pins, mounting the medallionto the wreath; rectangular upper loop and finely chiselled Trophy suspension; large, round ring andoriginal ribbon.An extremely rare decoration, superb condition.The Medal for Military Merit was the highest honour besides the Orders, given to Officers of thearmed corps in defence of the Holy See, first instituted by Pope Gregorius XVI after the Napoleonicwars, then renewed by each subsequent Pope, until Paul VI. I RR!
A 1st Class, instituted in 1849. Breast Badge, 32 mm, in GOLD, original suspensionring and triangular ribbon.The medal was created by Pope Pius IX to reward the 9,000 Frenchtroops under General Oudinot who restored Rome to him. In February 1849, a revolutionary mob led by Garibaldi and Mazzini seized power in Rome and proclaimed a Roman Republic. The Pope slipped out of Rome and called upon Catholic states to intervene. First was France whose ExpeditionaryForce arrived on 20 April 1849 and was promptly hurled back into the sea.The French were surprised by the strength of resistance and besiegedRome throughout June and restored Rome to the Papacy in July. It was not until 1870 that Rome, with the exception of the Vatican City, was incorporated into a newly-united Italy. Extremely rare in gold! I RR!
A Knight’s Badge, 60x35 mm, in GOLD with white enameled rays (a small chip to the obverse upper and lower rays and to the reverse, lower ray) and golden arrows; convex centre medallion in gold with representation of the Imperial Throne, within paleblue enamelled outer circlet baring the inscription “TOUT POUR L’EMPIRE” in gold lettering and laurel branches The reverse medallion also in gold with the imperial monogram “N” within a laurel wreath, pale blue enamelled outer circlet with goldeninscription “A JAMAIS”; hinged crown suspension, with pale blue enameled base inscribed “NAPOLEON” (obverse) and “FONDATEUR.”; original, long ribbon with rosette; with the original award document, given in Paris, March 25th, 1812 to W. Barnaart,Mayor of Haarlem in the Netherlands, with the original signature “duc de Cadore”, Jean-Baptiste de Nompère (1756-1834), count of Champagny and count of the Empire (April 24th 1808); minister of the internal affairs (1804-1807); minister of the foreign affairs (1807-1814), Grand Chancellor of the Order of the Reunion and senator; the document is accompanied by two further papers: the first with the dated oath (“Formule de Serment”), the second, with particular, bureaucratic instructionsto the knights.A beautiful piece, definitely rare in this very fine condition and completeness.This Order was founded in 1811 as a special reward to those, both military or civil, for their signaled merits towards the empire. An approximate number of awards was 1 Grand Master (Napoleon I himself); 61 Grand Crosses, 90 Commanders and 527 Knights. II RR!
An official letter signed by the count de Marienrode for the bestowal of the Knight’s Cross 2nd Class of the Order to Commissaire Général Moisez, dated in Halberstadt, on June 19th 1813. In the letter, it’s also announced the sending of the insignia, by order of the King.An interesting document, related to a very rare order of Napoleon’s era. Extremely fine condition.Note : The award to Moisez is also reported in the « Moniteur Westphalien » n. 170 of June 21st, 1813. II RR!
(Honorary Axe for Boarding the Enemy) Superb replacement model, 104x61 mm, cast in Silver and engraved by hand "Le 1er Consul/au Cen Philippe Ferey/Matelot Timonier/Combat du 27 THer an 9/DEVt Boulogne" and subsequently gilt. The recipient was a navy quartermaster (matelot timonier) on the gunship Etna and received this award on 11 Brumaire of year X for having distinguished himself in the combat of Boulogne fl eet on 27 Thermidor year IX. It is during that naval battle that he had his right hand blown away by a cannonball. Extremely rare published reward! Provenance collection "General Stiot". I- RR!
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