Catalog - Auction 71 - Emperors, Kings and Presidents

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Order of the Star
A complete set of the 1st Class after the Order’s reformation in more classes operated by King Muhammad Zahir Shah subsequently to his acces - sion to the throne in 1933: Sash Badge as an openwork appendant with a silver faceted five-pointed star within stylized wheat wreath in gold; round upper loop and oval suspension ring; with original sash ribbon; Breast Star in gold with polished rays; centre medallion in gold with the coat of arms of the Afghani Kingdom in silver within outer circlet bearing inscription in Arabic script; the reverse struck with gold mark and fitted with vertical pin. A beautifully-made, very rare set, excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 50,0 x 45,0 mm., 32.50 g.; the star, dia 90,0 mm., 120 g.
A complete set of the 1st Class after the Order’s reformation in more classes operated by King Muhammad Zahir Shah subsequently to his acces - sion to the throne in 1933: Sash Badge as an openwork appendant with a silver faceted five-pointed star within stylized wheat wreath in gold; round upper loop and oval suspension ring; with original sash ribbon; Breast Star in gold with polished rays; centre medallion in gold with the coat of arms of the Afghani Kingdom in silver within outer circlet bearing inscription in Arabic script; the reverse struck with gold mark and fitted with vertical pin. A beautifully-made, very rare set, excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 50,0 x 45,0 mm., 32.50 g.; the star, dia 90,0 mm., 120 g.

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The National Order of Merit
A Collar of the order, of the “A’mid” class in gilt silver, composed of 10 round, white dark green bordered, white enameled links bearing the calligraphic inscription “Allah Algeria”, 8 links bearing the symbol of the Crescent and star amidst stylized rays and lotus flowers, all connected by small sections of chains made of round rings; the forward, larger link, fitted with a sliding closure-ring to which the badge is appended, as an elaborate, gilt openwork medallion inspired by the Moresque style with green and white enameled details; white enameled centre medallion also bearing the golden calligraphic inscription “Allah Algeria”; on top, a hinged, green enameled laurel wreath, tied by small medallion bearing the Crescent and Star; smooth, polished reverse. An extremely rare collar of the highest class after the one worn by the President himself only, the “A’mid” class or, better, dignity, is awarded by the President himself to heads of state and most prominent, national and foreign personalities, for exceptional, signalled merits to the Algerian state; excellent condition. Dim.: the collar, l. 72,0 cm.; the badge, 130,0 x 86,0 mm. I R!
A Collar of the order, of the “A’mid” class in gilt silver, composed of 10 round, white dark green bordered, white enameled links bearing the calligraphic inscription “Allah Algeria”, 8 links bearing the symbol of the Crescent and star amidst stylized rays and lotus flowers, all connected by small sections of chains made of round rings; the forward, larger link, fitted with a sliding closure-ring to which the badge is appended, as an elaborate, gilt openwork medallion inspired by the Moresque style with green and white enameled details; white enameled centre medallion also bearing the golden calligraphic inscription “Allah Algeria”; on top, a hinged, green enameled laurel wreath, tied by small medallion bearing the Crescent and Star; smooth, polished reverse. An extremely rare collar of the highest class after the one worn by the President himself only, the “A’mid” class or, better, dignity, is awarded by the President himself to heads of state and most prominent, national and foreign personalities, for exceptional, signalled merits to the Algerian state; excellent condition. Dim.: the collar, l. 72,0 cm.; the badge, 130,0 x 86,0 mm. I R!

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Order of the Golden Fleece
Collar Chain with Collar Badge. Collar Chain with 26 links, 147 cm. and Badge, 47x32 mm., gilt Bronze. Excellent quality and of sumptuous apparence, for replacement or museum's purpose after 1918. Very attractive and spectacular! I
Collar Chain with Collar Badge. Collar Chain with 26 links, 147 cm. and Badge, 47x32 mm., gilt Bronze. Excellent quality and of sumptuous apparence, for replacement or museum's purpose after 1918. Very attractive and spectacular! I

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Order of the Golden Fleece
A jewelled fleece badge of the order, of “archaic” stylized type, in Gold with finely chiseled details; the horns and the “strap”, profisely set with brilliants on both sides; round loop and moulded, tapering suspension ring (this, probably later, made for a re-use of this badge). An extremely rare, beautiful badge, that can be dated to the last quarter of 18th Century; excellent manufacture and condition. Dim.: 39,0 x 30,0 mm. Note: the jewelled badges of the order were almost exclusively worn by royals and princes. RR! I
A jewelled fleece badge of the order, of “archaic” stylized type, in Gold with finely chiseled details; the horns and the “strap”, profisely set with brilliants on both sides; round loop and moulded, tapering suspension ring (this, probably later, made for a re-use of this badge). An extremely rare, beautiful badge, that can be dated to the last quarter of 18th Century; excellent manufacture and condition. Dim.: 39,0 x 30,0 mm. Note: the jewelled badges of the order were almost exclusively worn by royals and princes. RR! I

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Order of the Golden Fleece
A Neck Decoration in Gold from the Napoleonic period: chiseled fleece of early design suspended to the black-enameled “stone” with 7 gold-bordered, white drop-shaped dots, sided by convex, red enameled “flames”; upper “Feuer-Eisen” with bas-relief chiseled scene of Jason killing the dragon; blue enameled details and the Order’s motto “PRETIVM non VILE LABORVM”, reverse with similarly chiseled scene of Jason holding the Fleece and warriors rising from the ground; blue enameled details and the inscription “NON ALIVD”; green enameled upper globe (some chips); ribbon ring chiseled with acanthus leaves; with a length of correct ribbon. An exceptional decoration of the best, early, Austrian manufacture; no marks, as usual on Austrian decorations made prior to the introduction of the marking system; very fine condition The Order of the Golden Fleece, in its Austrian branch is one of the oldest and most illustrious chivalric orders in Europe, dating its origins (before the separation between Austria and Spain in the right to award it) back in the late 13th Century. Badges of this quality and age are of outstanding rarity and present in museums, amongst the decorations still belonging to families of noblest descent, and few important, private collections only. Dim.: 90,0 x 46,0 mm. I RR!
A Neck Decoration in Gold from the Napoleonic period: chiseled fleece of early design suspended to the black-enameled “stone” with 7 gold-bordered, white drop-shaped dots, sided by convex, red enameled “flames”; upper “Feuer-Eisen” with bas-relief chiseled scene of Jason killing the dragon; blue enameled details and the Order’s motto “PRETIVM non VILE LABORVM”, reverse with similarly chiseled scene of Jason holding the Fleece and warriors rising from the ground; blue enameled details and the inscription “NON ALIVD”; green enameled upper globe (some chips); ribbon ring chiseled with acanthus leaves; with a length of correct ribbon. An exceptional decoration of the best, early, Austrian manufacture; no marks, as usual on Austrian decorations made prior to the introduction of the marking system; very fine condition The Order of the Golden Fleece, in its Austrian branch is one of the oldest and most illustrious chivalric orders in Europe, dating its origins (before the separation between Austria and Spain in the right to award it) back in the late 13th Century. Badges of this quality and age are of outstanding rarity and present in museums, amongst the decorations still belonging to families of noblest descent, and few important, private collections only. Dim.: 90,0 x 46,0 mm. I RR!

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The Royal Hungarian High Chivalric Order of St. Stephen, the Apostolic King
A complete grand Cross set: Sash Badge in Gold, the arms with translucent, green enamel on both sides; red enameled centre medallion with white patriarch’s cross, sided by the golden initials “M” and “T”, rising from a chiseled crown, resting on three, green enameled mounts, white enameled outer circlet bearing the black painted inscription “PUBLICUM MERITORUM PRAEMIUM”; white enameled reverse centre medallion, bearing the inscription “STO. ST:RI AP” (“Sancto Stephano Regi Apostolico” (to St. Stephen, the Apostolic King), bordered by a stylized, enamel-painted laurel wreath; upper loop of baroque style (struck with a “H” mark), and grooved, long suspension ring, fitted with a section of the order’s ribbon with button-holes, through which is inserted a separate, golden, uniface St. Stephen’s crown, whose reverse is fitted with golden retaining bars; with two Grand Cross sashes for wear on the priest’s robe, around the neck; Breast Star with chiseled and pierced silver rays, the centre in gold with red enameled medallion with separately-made, white enameled patriarch’s cross sided by chiseled, golden initials “M” and “T”, rising from three green enameled mounts; beaded golden borderand white enameled outer circlet enriched by a beautifully- made, green enameled oak wreath, enclosed by a larger, beaded border in gold and a further one in silver, with stylized, ornament; the reverse, fitted with vertical pin; in the original, red morocco case of issue, with ornamented outer lid and fitted, inner compartment. Together, from the same property, a cast bronze uniface medallion (work of C. Voigt, 1850), commemorating the Cardinal’s appointment as Nuntius in Vienna. An outstandingly rare set of the order, still with the 1st type badge, as awarded at the creation of the order, in the 18th Century with separate crown to be used as a “buckle” to secure the sash; the accompanying star, consistent to this set, can be dated to 1840-50; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 95,0 x 50,0 mm.; the star, dia. 80,0 mm. Provenance: the estate of Cardinal Michele Viale-Prelà (1798-1860), born in Bastia, Corsica from an aristocratic family, he became a priest at an early age; moved to Rome, he studied theology at the Sapienza University of Rome, earning the doctorate; secretary of a prominent cardinal in Rome, he then moved to Switzerland as an auditor to the Nuntiature (1828-36). He was then Nuntius in Vienna from 1845, keeping the diplomatic contacts between Austria and the Holy See, after the revolution of 1848-49, obtaining the agreement between the Emperor of Austria and the Pope. Cardinal in 1853, he remained as a Pronuntiusin Austria, until 1856, when he was created Archbishop of Bologna, where he held the see, until his death in 1860, being buried in the S. Petronio Cathedral of Bologna. He was a strong opponent of liberalism and constitutionalism, refusing to recognize the Italian authority, once Bologna passed to the Kingdom of Italy, in 1859. I RR!
A complete grand Cross set: Sash Badge in Gold, the arms with translucent, green enamel on both sides; red enameled centre medallion with white patriarch’s cross, sided by the golden initials “M” and “T”, rising from a chiseled crown, resting on three, green enameled mounts, white enameled outer circlet bearing the black painted inscription “PUBLICUM MERITORUM PRAEMIUM”; white enameled reverse centre medallion, bearing the inscription “STO. ST:RI AP” (“Sancto Stephano Regi Apostolico” (to St. Stephen, the Apostolic King), bordered by a stylized, enamel-painted laurel wreath; upper loop of baroque style (struck with a “H” mark), and grooved, long suspension ring, fitted with a section of the order’s ribbon with button-holes, through which is inserted a separate, golden, uniface St. Stephen’s crown, whose reverse is fitted with golden retaining bars; with two Grand Cross sashes for wear on the priest’s robe, around the neck; Breast Star with chiseled and pierced silver rays, the centre in gold with red enameled medallion with separately-made, white enameled patriarch’s cross sided by chiseled, golden initials “M” and “T”, rising from three green enameled mounts; beaded golden borderand white enameled outer circlet enriched by a beautifully- made, green enameled oak wreath, enclosed by a larger, beaded border in gold and a further one in silver, with stylized, ornament; the reverse, fitted with vertical pin; in the original, red morocco case of issue, with ornamented outer lid and fitted, inner compartment. Together, from the same property, a cast bronze uniface medallion (work of C. Voigt, 1850), commemorating the Cardinal’s appointment as Nuntius in Vienna. An outstandingly rare set of the order, still with the 1st type badge, as awarded at the creation of the order, in the 18th Century with separate crown to be used as a “buckle” to secure the sash; the accompanying star, consistent to this set, can be dated to 1840-50; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 95,0 x 50,0 mm.; the star, dia. 80,0 mm. Provenance: the estate of Cardinal Michele Viale-Prelà (1798-1860), born in Bastia, Corsica from an aristocratic family, he became a priest at an early age; moved to Rome, he studied theology at the Sapienza University of Rome, earning the doctorate; secretary of a prominent cardinal in Rome, he then moved to Switzerland as an auditor to the Nuntiature (1828-36). He was then Nuntius in Vienna from 1845, keeping the diplomatic contacts between Austria and the Holy See, after the revolution of 1848-49, obtaining the agreement between the Emperor of Austria and the Pope. Cardinal in 1853, he remained as a Pronuntiusin Austria, until 1856, when he was created Archbishop of Bologna, where he held the see, until his death in 1860, being buried in the S. Petronio Cathedral of Bologna. He was a strong opponent of liberalism and constitutionalism, refusing to recognize the Italian authority, once Bologna passed to the Kingdom of Italy, in 1859. I RR!

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The Imperial Order of Leopold
An early, embroidered 1st Type Grand Cross Star. Breast Star, 103 mm., Silver rays made of thin, narrow silver-strip, the centre, made as the Order’s cross, made of sheet-silver, partly lacquered of red, bordered with gold wire, red lacquered centre medallion, with golden monogram “FIA” (Franciscus Imperator Augustus), white enameled outer circlet, bearing the Order’s motto “INTEGRITATI ET MERITO” in black lettering, the arms, flanked by beautifully chiseled oak leaves, made of gold, the reverse with original backing and a long hook made of brass wire, to affix the star to the habit, allowing an easy removing of it. A very rare star made in the finest, Austrian quality, from the 1st decade of 19th Century, excellent condition. I RR!
An early, embroidered 1st Type Grand Cross Star. Breast Star, 103 mm., Silver rays made of thin, narrow silver-strip, the centre, made as the Order’s cross, made of sheet-silver, partly lacquered of red, bordered with gold wire, red lacquered centre medallion, with golden monogram “FIA” (Franciscus Imperator Augustus), white enameled outer circlet, bearing the Order’s motto “INTEGRITATI ET MERITO” in black lettering, the arms, flanked by beautifully chiseled oak leaves, made of gold, the reverse with original backing and a long hook made of brass wire, to affix the star to the habit, allowing an easy removing of it. A very rare star made in the finest, Austrian quality, from the 1st decade of 19th Century, excellent condition. I RR!

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Order of the Power of the Thunder Dragon
A Gilt Silver Collar of the Order composed by 8 links representing the “dorji” or crossed bolts and 8 links shaped as dragons; the badge of the order in the form of a cross, whose arms are made by 4 “dhung” (or the ritual trumpet), flanked by 4 “dorji”; obverse centre medallion enameled with Bhutan’s colours of yellow and red, with the golden dragon; reverse medallion with stylized, crossed “dhungs”, within engraved inscription “ORDER OF DRUK WANGYEl”. The collar is worn by the King himself and was awarded in a very restricted number, to foreign sovereigns and heads of state. Of the highest rarity! Dim.: the collar, 91,0 cm.; the badge, 70,0 x 63,0 mm. I RR!
A Gilt Silver Collar of the Order composed by 8 links representing the “dorji” or crossed bolts and 8 links shaped as dragons; the badge of the order in the form of a cross, whose arms are made by 4 “dhung” (or the ritual trumpet), flanked by 4 “dorji”; obverse centre medallion enameled with Bhutan’s colours of yellow and red, with the golden dragon; reverse medallion with stylized, crossed “dhungs”, within engraved inscription “ORDER OF DRUK WANGYEl”. The collar is worn by the King himself and was awarded in a very restricted number, to foreign sovereigns and heads of state. Of the highest rarity! Dim.: the collar, 91,0 cm.; the badge, 70,0 x 63,0 mm. I RR!

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Imperial Order of the Southern Cross
Grand Cross Star. Breast Star, 87x65 mm., GOLD, with five, gold-bordered arms, flanked by polished, golden beams; sky-blue enameled centre medallion, with a cross of silver, tiny five-pointed stars, dark blue enameled outer circlet with golden inscription “BENEMERENTIUM PRÆMIUM” and three rosettes with stylized leaves, the upper arm with superimposed, Brazilian Imperial crown with engraved and chiseled details, the reverse, fitted with vertical pin.A beautiful, old, spectacular and very rare star of this Order, excellent condition.I RR!
Grand Cross Star. Breast Star, 87x65 mm., GOLD, with five, gold-bordered arms, flanked by polished, golden beams; sky-blue enameled centre medallion, with a cross of silver, tiny five-pointed stars, dark blue enameled outer circlet with golden inscription “BENEMERENTIUM PRÆMIUM” and three rosettes with stylized leaves, the upper arm with superimposed, Brazilian Imperial crown with engraved and chiseled details, the reverse, fitted with vertical pin.A beautiful, old, spectacular and very rare star of this Order, excellent condition.I RR!

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Supreme Order of Christ
An early 19th Century Badge of the Order: Gilt-Silver cross, set with rose-red and white pastes; smooth reverse; hinged suspension, made as a stylized, royal crown, also set with small, brilliant-cut, white stones; the reverse, with curved suspension ring (this, struck with a rabbit’s head mark). A highly elegant piece, extremely fine condition. Dim.: 95,0x47,0 mm. I RR!
An early 19th Century Badge of the Order: Gilt-Silver cross, set with rose-red and white pastes; smooth reverse; hinged suspension, made as a stylized, royal crown, also set with small, brilliant-cut, white stones; the reverse, with curved suspension ring (this, struck with a rabbit’s head mark). A highly elegant piece, extremely fine condition. Dim.: 95,0x47,0 mm. I RR!

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Supreme Order of Christ
A jewelled Cross of the Order from the 1st quarter of 19th Century: Silver cross, set with old-cut brilliants, centred by a chiseled gold cross; silver crown-shaped suspension hinged to the cross, set with similar stones and with chiseled gold details and orb’s cross, ribbon ring to the reverse (this, struck twice with the French, “boar’s head” mark); narrow, neck ribbon. A beautiful piece, of the best workmanship, superb condition. Dim.: 58,0x23,0 mm. (It could be interesting to note, that this type of decorations, with crown suspension, can also be referred as being early decorations of the Vatican, Supreme Order of Christ). I RR!
A jewelled Cross of the Order from the 1st quarter of 19th Century: Silver cross, set with old-cut brilliants, centred by a chiseled gold cross; silver crown-shaped suspension hinged to the cross, set with similar stones and with chiseled gold details and orb’s cross, ribbon ring to the reverse (this, struck twice with the French, “boar’s head” mark); narrow, neck ribbon. A beautiful piece, of the best workmanship, superb condition. Dim.: 58,0x23,0 mm. (It could be interesting to note, that this type of decorations, with crown suspension, can also be referred as being early decorations of the Vatican, Supreme Order of Christ). I RR!

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Supreme Order of Christ
A Breast Star of the Order in the typical, Brazilian, somewhat reduced size with straight, broadening smooth/grooved rays with swallow’s tail ends; polished silver centre medallion bearing the order’s cross in gold and enamels, with chiseled details; round border and a scrolling, polished outer circlet; on top, the enameled sacred heart in gold; smooth concave reverse, fitted with pin; in the original, red morocco “drop”-shaped case with black velvet inside af ivory silk lined inner cushion. A beautiful star from the mid 19th Century, of excellent manufactury and condition. Dim.: 65 x 59 mm. I RR!
A Breast Star of the Order in the typical, Brazilian, somewhat reduced size with straight, broadening smooth/grooved rays with swallow’s tail ends; polished silver centre medallion bearing the order’s cross in gold and enamels, with chiseled details; round border and a scrolling, polished outer circlet; on top, the enameled sacred heart in gold; smooth concave reverse, fitted with pin; in the original, red morocco “drop”-shaped case with black velvet inside af ivory silk lined inner cushion. A beautiful star from the mid 19th Century, of excellent manufactury and condition. Dim.: 65 x 59 mm. I RR!

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Military Order of St. Yago of the Sword
An early Breast Star of the Order: silver rays, alternately diamond-cut chiseled and pierced (one ball- finial, wanting) and smooth; “waffle” engraved centre medallion with the order’s cross in gold and translucent red enamel, within diamond-cut outer circlet; upper, sacred heart in gold and enamels; smooth reverse, with round, counter-medallion and long, round pin; in the original, gold embossed, red morocco case of issue, with ivory-white velvet and silk inner compartment. A rare star, from the first period of the Empire, excellent condition. Dim.: 47,0 x 39,8 mm. I RR!
An early Breast Star of the Order: silver rays, alternately diamond-cut chiseled and pierced (one ball- finial, wanting) and smooth; “waffle” engraved centre medallion with the order’s cross in gold and translucent red enamel, within diamond-cut outer circlet; upper, sacred heart in gold and enamels; smooth reverse, with round, counter-medallion and long, round pin; in the original, gold embossed, red morocco case of issue, with ivory-white velvet and silk inner compartment. A rare star, from the first period of the Empire, excellent condition. Dim.: 47,0 x 39,8 mm. I RR!

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Imperial Order of the Rose
A jewelled Breast Star of the Order: Gold, finely chiseled base, with a fine, beaming effect, super- imposed by a six-pointed silver star whose rays are completely set with diamonds; ball finials also set with diamonds of larger size; flanked by three enameled roses resting on green leaves each; centre medallion in gold with separately-made, applied monogram “PA” (Pedro and Amelia, the Imperial couple), within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the motto “AMOR E FIDELIDADE” in gold lettering, above a Savoy-type knot, meaning the order’s motto of Love and Fidelity; the medallion is also enclosed in a large, gold border, set with brilliants; concave, polished reverse with thin, round gold pin. A luxuriously-made piece of great rarity, in the best jeweller’s quality and excellent condition. The jewelled pieces were awarded as a special grace of the Emperor and strictly reserved to royals and Princes. Dim.: 58 mm. I RR!
A jewelled Breast Star of the Order: Gold, finely chiseled base, with a fine, beaming effect, super- imposed by a six-pointed silver star whose rays are completely set with diamonds; ball finials also set with diamonds of larger size; flanked by three enameled roses resting on green leaves each; centre medallion in gold with separately-made, applied monogram “PA” (Pedro and Amelia, the Imperial couple), within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the motto “AMOR E FIDELIDADE” in gold lettering, above a Savoy-type knot, meaning the order’s motto of Love and Fidelity; the medallion is also enclosed in a large, gold border, set with brilliants; concave, polished reverse with thin, round gold pin. A luxuriously-made piece of great rarity, in the best jeweller’s quality and excellent condition. The jewelled pieces were awarded as a special grace of the Emperor and strictly reserved to royals and Princes. Dim.: 58 mm. I RR!

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Imperial Order of the Rose
A complete Grand Cross set of the Order; Sash Badge in Gold with white enameled points with ball- finials, flanked by groups of three polychrome enameled roses, resting on green enameled leaves; centre medallion of polished gold with applied, chiseled Imperial monogram, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “AMOR E FIDELIDADE” and a stylized bow; reverse centre medallion also in gold, but chiseled with a “beaming” pattern, bearing the date of foundation of the Order in gold numerals, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the names of the Imperial couple “PEDRO E AMELIA” and a bow, similarly to the obverse; upper, hinged Imperial crown with finely chiseled details, round suspension ring and original, silk sash with cockade and button; Breast Star in Gold with the enameled order’s badge resting on a round base chiseled with a beaming pattern, the tips, slightly protruding off the enameled “roses”, the upper point with the Brazilian Imperial crown, also with chiseled details; polished reverse, with golden, vertical pin; the whole in the original, bordeaux-red velvet case, with pearl-white, fitted inner compartment, the lid, with gold embossed Imperial monogram “P.II.”. A beautiful, extremely rare set in the finest Brazilian jeweler’s quality, excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 80,0 x 52,0 mm.; the star, 67,0 x 53,0 mm. I RR!
A complete Grand Cross set of the Order; Sash Badge in Gold with white enameled points with ball- finials, flanked by groups of three polychrome enameled roses, resting on green enameled leaves; centre medallion of polished gold with applied, chiseled Imperial monogram, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “AMOR E FIDELIDADE” and a stylized bow; reverse centre medallion also in gold, but chiseled with a “beaming” pattern, bearing the date of foundation of the Order in gold numerals, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the names of the Imperial couple “PEDRO E AMELIA” and a bow, similarly to the obverse; upper, hinged Imperial crown with finely chiseled details, round suspension ring and original, silk sash with cockade and button; Breast Star in Gold with the enameled order’s badge resting on a round base chiseled with a beaming pattern, the tips, slightly protruding off the enameled “roses”, the upper point with the Brazilian Imperial crown, also with chiseled details; polished reverse, with golden, vertical pin; the whole in the original, bordeaux-red velvet case, with pearl-white, fitted inner compartment, the lid, with gold embossed Imperial monogram “P.II.”. A beautiful, extremely rare set in the finest Brazilian jeweler’s quality, excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 80,0 x 52,0 mm.; the star, 67,0 x 53,0 mm. I RR!

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The Distinction and Campaign Medal of the Southern Army
Also known as the “Medal of the Viscount of Laguna” or “Medal Lécor”: Gilt Silver cross with roughly hexagonal arms, chiseled with a border of stylized laurel leaves; the obverse with the upper and lower arm enriched with the dates “1821” and “1822” embossed in gold, while the left and the right ones with an embossed, stylized rose; centre medallion in gold with green enameled leaves above the “Cerro de Montevideo” on blue enameled background, within green-yellow enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “MONTEVIDEO” and a laurel wreath; above, golden suspension bar with engraved ornaments and the winged dragon, symbol of the House of Bragança; to the reverse, the arms with applied, gold embossed dates “1817”, “1818”, “1819” and “1820”; green enameled centre medallion in gold, bearing the inscription “PETRUS / I.B.I. / D.” under a stylized, horizontally arranged, golden laurel wreath; with its original award document, given on July 20th, 1823, to Captain José Bonifacio de Toledo, officer of the Sao Paulo Milicia, for his merits displayed in the years 1818, 1819, 1820, 1821 and 1822, with autographed signature of the Viscount of Laguna. An extremely rare group of the first military award of Brazil’s Empire, of the highest interest for being complete with its proper award document (where the awarded class is also clearly indicated); generally excellent condition, the paper shows its typical signs of the time past. Dim.: 35,0 x 26,0 mm. I RR! Bibliography: David André Levy: “As Campanhas Cisplatinas e a Primeira Condecoração do Império do Brasil”, web-published on www.vilaricamoe- das.com/artigos/.
Also known as the “Medal of the Viscount of Laguna” or “Medal Lécor”: Gilt Silver cross with roughly hexagonal arms, chiseled with a border of stylized laurel leaves; the obverse with the upper and lower arm enriched with the dates “1821” and “1822” embossed in gold, while the left and the right ones with an embossed, stylized rose; centre medallion in gold with green enameled leaves above the “Cerro de Montevideo” on blue enameled background, within green-yellow enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “MONTEVIDEO” and a laurel wreath; above, golden suspension bar with engraved ornaments and the winged dragon, symbol of the House of Bragança; to the reverse, the arms with applied, gold embossed dates “1817”, “1818”, “1819” and “1820”; green enameled centre medallion in gold, bearing the inscription “PETRUS / I.B.I. / D.” under a stylized, horizontally arranged, golden laurel wreath; with its original award document, given on July 20th, 1823, to Captain José Bonifacio de Toledo, officer of the Sao Paulo Milicia, for his merits displayed in the years 1818, 1819, 1820, 1821 and 1822, with autographed signature of the Viscount of Laguna. An extremely rare group of the first military award of Brazil’s Empire, of the highest interest for being complete with its proper award document (where the awarded class is also clearly indicated); generally excellent condition, the paper shows its typical signs of the time past. Dim.: 35,0 x 26,0 mm. I RR! Bibliography: David André Levy: “As Campanhas Cisplatinas e a Primeira Condecoração do Império do Brasil”, web-published on www.vilaricamoe- das.com/artigos/.

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The Restauration of Bahia, 1823 Honour Medal
Oval, as a Gilt Silver (dark toned due to age) star of chiseled beams, the obverse with gold centre medallion embossed with a sword crossed upon a laurel branch with green enameled leaves; on top, the Imperial monogram of Brazil “P.I” under a laurel crown; sky-blue enameled outer circlet bearing the chiseled inscription “RESTAURACAO OF BAHIA 1823” in gold lettering; strong loop to which is hinged a crown of the Brazilian Imperial type in gold with enameled details; round suspension ring; the reverse, bearing an oval, embossed with the portrait of Emperor Pedro I in uniform. An exceptionally rare award from the Brazilian war of independence from Portugal, interesting for its unique reverse face; excellent quality and condition, beautiful patina. Dim.: 40,0 x 20,0 mm. I RR!
Oval, as a Gilt Silver (dark toned due to age) star of chiseled beams, the obverse with gold centre medallion embossed with a sword crossed upon a laurel branch with green enameled leaves; on top, the Imperial monogram of Brazil “P.I” under a laurel crown; sky-blue enameled outer circlet bearing the chiseled inscription “RESTAURACAO OF BAHIA 1823” in gold lettering; strong loop to which is hinged a crown of the Brazilian Imperial type in gold with enameled details; round suspension ring; the reverse, bearing an oval, embossed with the portrait of Emperor Pedro I in uniform. An exceptionally rare award from the Brazilian war of independence from Portugal, interesting for its unique reverse face; excellent quality and condition, beautiful patina. Dim.: 40,0 x 20,0 mm. I RR!

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Honour and Commemorative Medal for Bahia
Gold class, as awarded to Generals: Gilt Bronze oval medallion in the form of polished rays with finely chiseled details; centre medallion in gold embossed with crossed sword and green enameled laurel branch and the crowned monogram “P.I” on pebbled ground; night-blue enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “RESTAURACAO DA BAHIA 1823”; on top, suspension loop in the form of acanthus leaves, to which a typical, large, embossed Brazil’s imperial crown is hinged; suspension ring and original ribbon; smooth reverse. An extremely rare decoration, instituted by Imperial decree of July 2nd, 1823, as a reward for those who distinguished in the combats for the liberation of Bahia from the Portuguese troops during Brazil’s War of Independence; excellent condition. Dim.: 67,0 x 52,0 mm. I RR!
Gold class, as awarded to Generals: Gilt Bronze oval medallion in the form of polished rays with finely chiseled details; centre medallion in gold embossed with crossed sword and green enameled laurel branch and the crowned monogram “P.I” on pebbled ground; night-blue enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “RESTAURACAO DA BAHIA 1823”; on top, suspension loop in the form of acanthus leaves, to which a typical, large, embossed Brazil’s imperial crown is hinged; suspension ring and original ribbon; smooth reverse. An extremely rare decoration, instituted by Imperial decree of July 2nd, 1823, as a reward for those who distinguished in the combats for the liberation of Bahia from the Portuguese troops during Brazil’s War of Independence; excellent condition. Dim.: 67,0 x 52,0 mm. I RR!

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The Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Brunei
A complete set of the First Class of the order, made of gilt Silver and Silver, composed by the Collar, the Badge, the Breast Star and the dress miniature: the Collar, composed by four octagonal, black and red enameled links bearing the embossed coat of arms of Brunei, placed forward and to the back, eight white enameled crescents surmounted by a gilt, winged sceptre, four octagonal links enameled in black bearing silver crossed krises, two octagonal links enameled in black, bearing crossed lances with pennants enameled at Brunei’s colours and two further links placed as the forward and the rear ones, enameled in white, bearing both the gilt symbols of the winged sceptre and the crossed lances with enameled pennants; the Badge of the Order as an openwork pattern of intertwined octagons with black enameled details centered by the embossed, gilt coat of arms of Brunei with red enameled details on top within black enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto in arabic calligraphy running below and an ornamental pattern above, resting on a polished silver star; on top, the suspension ring; the Breast Star, with polished silver bundles of rays, alternated by gilt ones, with black enameled ridge; centre medallion with the gilt symbol of the winged sceptre resting on a crescent, within black enameled outer circlet bearing the motto and the pattern, similarly to the Order’s badge; polished reverse bearing the horizontally arranged maker’s escutcheon of Spink & Son Ltd., London; dress miniature of the Order in gilt silver with enameled details, with original ribbon fitted with rosette proper to its class; full sash ribbon with bow; the whole in the original, large, deep-night-blue morocco covered presentation case, the lid embossed with “MOST HONOURABLE ORDER / OF THE CROWN OF / BRUNEI” and a gilt coat of arms above; fitted, ivory-colour velvet inner compartment and white silk inner cushion with maker’s mark of Spink & Son, London. A magnificent set of the finest British quality of the highest class of this order, instituted on March 1st, 1954 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, excellent condition. Dim.: the collar, l. 111,0 cm.; the badge, dia. 65,0 mm.; the star, dia.: 90,0 mm. Provenance: the property of the Earls of Airlie. I RR!
A complete set of the First Class of the order, made of gilt Silver and Silver, composed by the Collar, the Badge, the Breast Star and the dress miniature: the Collar, composed by four octagonal, black and red enameled links bearing the embossed coat of arms of Brunei, placed forward and to the back, eight white enameled crescents surmounted by a gilt, winged sceptre, four octagonal links enameled in black bearing silver crossed krises, two octagonal links enameled in black, bearing crossed lances with pennants enameled at Brunei’s colours and two further links placed as the forward and the rear ones, enameled in white, bearing both the gilt symbols of the winged sceptre and the crossed lances with enameled pennants; the Badge of the Order as an openwork pattern of intertwined octagons with black enameled details centered by the embossed, gilt coat of arms of Brunei with red enameled details on top within black enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto in arabic calligraphy running below and an ornamental pattern above, resting on a polished silver star; on top, the suspension ring; the Breast Star, with polished silver bundles of rays, alternated by gilt ones, with black enameled ridge; centre medallion with the gilt symbol of the winged sceptre resting on a crescent, within black enameled outer circlet bearing the motto and the pattern, similarly to the Order’s badge; polished reverse bearing the horizontally arranged maker’s escutcheon of Spink & Son Ltd., London; dress miniature of the Order in gilt silver with enameled details, with original ribbon fitted with rosette proper to its class; full sash ribbon with bow; the whole in the original, large, deep-night-blue morocco covered presentation case, the lid embossed with “MOST HONOURABLE ORDER / OF THE CROWN OF / BRUNEI” and a gilt coat of arms above; fitted, ivory-colour velvet inner compartment and white silk inner cushion with maker’s mark of Spink & Son, London. A magnificent set of the finest British quality of the highest class of this order, instituted on March 1st, 1954 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, excellent condition. Dim.: the collar, l. 111,0 cm.; the badge, dia. 65,0 mm.; the star, dia.: 90,0 mm. Provenance: the property of the Earls of Airlie. I RR!