Military Order of Christ
A Breast Star of Prince size, with brilliant-cut chiseled and pierced rays; large centre medallion with chiseled, gilt Silver border and the applied Order’s cross in gold and enamels on white enameled field; applied, flaming heart in gold with bright-red, translucent enamel, green details and with rising, black enameled cross; the reverse with maker’s escutcheon of Lemaitre, Paris and vertical, thin round pin. A beautiful piece, very high quality, rarity and extremely fine condition. Dim.: 58x52 mm. I R!
A Breast Star of Prince size, with brilliant-cut chiseled and pierced rays; large centre medallion with chiseled, gilt Silver border and the applied Order’s cross in gold and enamels on white enameled field; applied, flaming heart in gold with bright-red, translucent enamel, green details and with rising, black enameled cross; the reverse with maker’s escutcheon of Lemaitre, Paris and vertical, thin round pin. A beautiful piece, very high quality, rarity and extremely fine condition. Dim.: 58x52 mm. I R!