Catalog - Auction 71 - Emperors, Kings and Presidents

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A Judge’s Badge of the Holy Inquisition
White enameled, circular medallion bearing the symbols of the Cross flanked by the sword and the green enameled olive branch; the reverse, bearing the black-and-white enameled cross of the Dominican Order (some wear to the enamel); the whole enclosed in a finely chiseled frame, Upper loop and round suspension ring; original, red silk ribbon. An extremely rare badge from the early 18th Century, almost excellent condition besides what stated. Dim.: 26,0 x 21,0 mm. II R!
White enameled, circular medallion bearing the symbols of the Cross flanked by the sword and the green enameled olive branch; the reverse, bearing the black-and-white enameled cross of the Dominican Order (some wear to the enamel); the whole enclosed in a finely chiseled frame, Upper loop and round suspension ring; original, red silk ribbon. An extremely rare badge from the early 18th Century, almost excellent condition besides what stated. Dim.: 26,0 x 21,0 mm. II R!

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A Judge’s Badge of the Holy Inquisition
In the form of an ornated quatrefoil in Gold; the obverse with cross of the Dominican Order, the reverse, with the symbols of the Holy Inquisition, the Cross and an olive branch and the sword at its sides; ornamented, upper loop, with round ring. A beautiful, very early badge indicating a high dignity within the authorities of this famous religious tribunal, from the mid 18th Century; very rare and excellent condition. Dim.: 40,0 x 40,0 mm., 14g. I RR!
In the form of an ornated quatrefoil in Gold; the obverse with cross of the Dominican Order, the reverse, with the symbols of the Holy Inquisition, the Cross and an olive branch and the sword at its sides; ornamented, upper loop, with round ring. A beautiful, very early badge indicating a high dignity within the authorities of this famous religious tribunal, from the mid 18th Century; very rare and excellent condition. Dim.: 40,0 x 40,0 mm., 14g. I RR!

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A Judge’s Badge of the Holy Inquisition
Reduced size, in Gold with ornamented border, both sides with white enameled field with black enameled Christ’s Cross, sided by green enameled branch and a sword with blue enameled blade and brown enameled grip; flattened suspension loop, round ribbon ring and original, dark green ribbon with rectangular, golden buckle with engraved inscription. A beautiful, very rare badge from the 2nd half of 18th century, excellent condition. Dim.: 23,0 x 17,0 mm. I R!
Reduced size, in Gold with ornamented border, both sides with white enameled field with black enameled Christ’s Cross, sided by green enameled branch and a sword with blue enameled blade and brown enameled grip; flattened suspension loop, round ribbon ring and original, dark green ribbon with rectangular, golden buckle with engraved inscription. A beautiful, very rare badge from the 2nd half of 18th century, excellent condition. Dim.: 23,0 x 17,0 mm. I R!

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Cross for the Defense of Rosas, 1808
Officer’s Cross in gilt Bronze, ball-tipped cross, with rose enameled arms, surmounted by a green enameled laurel wreath; on the white obverse medallion, an image of the breach in the wall of the fortress of Rosas, above which is a Spanish flag; the whole within white enameled outer circlet inscribed “CON BRECHA ME DEFENDI”; on the reverse, blue enameled medallion, three red roses within enameled outer circlet inscribed “A LOS DEFENSORES DE ROSAS POR FERNANDO VII”; with original, silk ribbon. A very rare campaign cross from the Napoleonic wars, instituted by Royal Decree from May 2nd, 1821 as a reward to the meritorious defenders of the fortress of Rosas and of the Castle of the St. Trinity, Catalunya under the command of Peter O’Daly, who fell on the field during the fierce combats against overwhelming Franco-Italian forces; excellent condition. Dim.: 72,0 x 45,0 mm. I RR!
Officer’s Cross in gilt Bronze, ball-tipped cross, with rose enameled arms, surmounted by a green enameled laurel wreath; on the white obverse medallion, an image of the breach in the wall of the fortress of Rosas, above which is a Spanish flag; the whole within white enameled outer circlet inscribed “CON BRECHA ME DEFENDI”; on the reverse, blue enameled medallion, three red roses within enameled outer circlet inscribed “A LOS DEFENSORES DE ROSAS POR FERNANDO VII”; with original, silk ribbon. A very rare campaign cross from the Napoleonic wars, instituted by Royal Decree from May 2nd, 1821 as a reward to the meritorious defenders of the fortress of Rosas and of the Castle of the St. Trinity, Catalunya under the command of Peter O’Daly, who fell on the field during the fierce combats against overwhelming Franco-Italian forces; excellent condition. Dim.: 72,0 x 45,0 mm. I RR!

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Honour and Merit Medal for the Battle of Tarancon, 1808
In gilt Bronze, for high-ranking Officers, as a slightly convex medallion; the obverse with white enameled centre bearing the inscription “INFAN / TERIA / INVENCI / BLE” within yellow enameled outer circlet bearing filnely miniature-painted laurel wreath; the whole within white enameled border, bearing the inscription “EN TARANCON DIA 25 DE DICIEMBRE DEl AÑO DE 1808”; on top, two crossed standards enameled white and blue resp. and a centre prong ending with an eight-pointed star with a loop beneath, retaining the round, suspension ring; concave reverse, deeply struck with maker’s mark; with original, red silk ribbon. An extremely rare medal, instituted on June 12th, 1815 by King Ferdinand VII as a reward for the engagement in battle of the troops under General Francisco Xavier de Venegas; excellent condition. Dim.: 36 x 25 mm. I RR!
In gilt Bronze, for high-ranking Officers, as a slightly convex medallion; the obverse with white enameled centre bearing the inscription “INFAN / TERIA / INVENCI / BLE” within yellow enameled outer circlet bearing filnely miniature-painted laurel wreath; the whole within white enameled border, bearing the inscription “EN TARANCON DIA 25 DE DICIEMBRE DEl AÑO DE 1808”; on top, two crossed standards enameled white and blue resp. and a centre prong ending with an eight-pointed star with a loop beneath, retaining the round, suspension ring; concave reverse, deeply struck with maker’s mark; with original, red silk ribbon. An extremely rare medal, instituted on June 12th, 1815 by King Ferdinand VII as a reward for the engagement in battle of the troops under General Francisco Xavier de Venegas; excellent condition. Dim.: 36 x 25 mm. I RR!

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Honour and Merit Medal for the Battle of Tamames, 1809
In gilt Bronze, for high-ranking officers as an oval medallion, its field enameled in yellow with a gold-outlined arm, its sleeve enameled in blue with red enameled cuff, its hand holding a golden sword; around a blood-red enameled, cursive inscription “Venció en Tamames oct.18 de 1809”, the whole surrounded by a green enameled, downwardly arranged, green enameled laurel wreath and a “Savoy’s knot” below; smooth, slightly concave reverse; on top, sphaerical loop and round suspension ring and original, silk ribbon. A very rare decoration, instituted by King Ferdinand VII on July 2nd, 1815 as a reward to the troops of the army led by Martin Carrera; excellent condition. Dim.: 26 x 18 mm. I RR!
In gilt Bronze, for high-ranking officers as an oval medallion, its field enameled in yellow with a gold-outlined arm, its sleeve enameled in blue with red enameled cuff, its hand holding a golden sword; around a blood-red enameled, cursive inscription “Venció en Tamames oct.18 de 1809”, the whole surrounded by a green enameled, downwardly arranged, green enameled laurel wreath and a “Savoy’s knot” below; smooth, slightly concave reverse; on top, sphaerical loop and round suspension ring and original, silk ribbon. A very rare decoration, instituted by King Ferdinand VII on July 2nd, 1815 as a reward to the troops of the army led by Martin Carrera; excellent condition. Dim.: 26 x 18 mm. I RR!

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THE ROYAL ORDER OF THE SWORD
Collar Chain, 1st Class, instituted in 1748. Collar, gilt Bronze, 22 links, 11 blue enameled links. Collar Badge, 80x55 mm, GOLD, both sides enameled, both central medallions GOLD, enameled, original suspension ring. A most rare collar of this beautiful order, where the use of an earlier badge (at care of the Order`s treasury), makes it even more attractive. Extremely fine condition, of high jeweller's quality! I RR!
Collar Chain, 1st Class, instituted in 1748. Collar, gilt Bronze, 22 links, 11 blue enameled links. Collar Badge, 80x55 mm, GOLD, both sides enameled, both central medallions GOLD, enameled, original suspension ring. A most rare collar of this beautiful order, where the use of an earlier badge (at care of the Order`s treasury), makes it even more attractive. Extremely fine condition, of high jeweller's quality! I RR!

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The King Prajadhipok’s (Rama VII) Royal Cypher Medal
A First Class Breast Badge (BE2469-2478 or 1926-35 A.D.), in the form of the Royal cypher in Gold, profusely set with Diamonds; small suspension loop and round, ribbon-ring; with original, ladies’ bow ribbon; in the original, morocco case of issue, with fitted, velvet lined inner compartment with a handwritten note, pinned to the inner cushion; together, a portrait photograph of the Crown Princess of Denmark, wearing the badge. An exceedingly rare badge, awarded to Royal ladies only, excellent quality and condition. Dia.: 29,5 mm. Provenance: Princess Caroline Mathilde of Denmark (1912-1995), was the daughter of Prince Harald of Denmark, the youngest son of Frederik VIII; on 8 September 1933 she married her first cousin Prince Knud, the second son of Christian X. On the accession of Frederik IX in 1947, Knud became Heir Apparent to the Danish throne since the Salic law in force at the time, excluded Frederik IX’s daughters from the succession, and Caro- line Mathilde was therefore Crown Princess. Following a national referendum in March 1953, the succession law was changed to allow the daughters of King Frederik IX the right of succes- sion, his eldest daughter Margarethe (the present Queen Margarethe II) replacing Knud as heir apparent. Knud and Caroline Mathilde received the titles Hereditary Prince and Princess of Denmark. I RR!
A First Class Breast Badge (BE2469-2478 or 1926-35 A.D.), in the form of the Royal cypher in Gold, profusely set with Diamonds; small suspension loop and round, ribbon-ring; with original, ladies’ bow ribbon; in the original, morocco case of issue, with fitted, velvet lined inner compartment with a handwritten note, pinned to the inner cushion; together, a portrait photograph of the Crown Princess of Denmark, wearing the badge. An exceedingly rare badge, awarded to Royal ladies only, excellent quality and condition. Dia.: 29,5 mm. Provenance: Princess Caroline Mathilde of Denmark (1912-1995), was the daughter of Prince Harald of Denmark, the youngest son of Frederik VIII; on 8 September 1933 she married her first cousin Prince Knud, the second son of Christian X. On the accession of Frederik IX in 1947, Knud became Heir Apparent to the Danish throne since the Salic law in force at the time, excluded Frederik IX’s daughters from the succession, and Caro- line Mathilde was therefore Crown Princess. Following a national referendum in March 1953, the succession law was changed to allow the daughters of King Frederik IX the right of succes- sion, his eldest daughter Margarethe (the present Queen Margarethe II) replacing Knud as heir apparent. Knud and Caroline Mathilde received the titles Hereditary Prince and Princess of Denmark. I RR!

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King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s (Rama IX) Royal Cypher Medal
Awarded in the years BE24792559 (19462016 a.D.), a First Class Breast Badge, in Gold, with the Royal cypher within circular, ornated border, profusely set with brilliants; ornated suspension, ribbon-ring and original ribbon; in its original case with wine-red, inner compartment. An extremely rare badge of Royal grace, in the finest quality and excellent condition. Dia.: 36,5 mm. I RR!
Awarded in the years BE24792559 (19462016 a.D.), a First Class Breast Badge, in Gold, with the Royal cypher within circular, ornated border, profusely set with brilliants; ornated suspension, ribbon-ring and original ribbon; in its original case with wine-red, inner compartment. An extremely rare badge of Royal grace, in the finest quality and excellent condition. Dia.: 36,5 mm. I RR!

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The Order of Glory (Nishan al-Iftikhar)
A jewelled miniature of the Order (of the Officer’s Class) with red/green enameled, ten-pointed star in Gold, flanked by stylized ornaments set with tiny diamonds; green enameled centre medallion with openwork, chiseled Bey’s monogram; hinged, bow-shaped suspension set with brilliants; suspension ring in gold and original, silk ribbon with rosette. A beautifully-made piece, of probable French manufacture, excellent condition. Dim.: 22,0 x 10,0 mm. I R!
A jewelled miniature of the Order (of the Officer’s Class) with red/green enameled, ten-pointed star in Gold, flanked by stylized ornaments set with tiny diamonds; green enameled centre medallion with openwork, chiseled Bey’s monogram; hinged, bow-shaped suspension set with brilliants; suspension ring in gold and original, silk ribbon with rosette. A beautifully-made piece, of probable French manufacture, excellent condition. Dim.: 22,0 x 10,0 mm. I R!

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The Order of Glory (Nishan al-Iftikhar)
Jewelled Grand Cross Set, of the Type awarded under the rule of Muhammad an-Nasir Bey (1906-1922). Breast Badge as an alternately red and green enameled ten-pointed star in GOLD, flanked by Silver beams, completely set with stones of different sizes; green enameled centre medallion with the sovereign’s monogram also set with stones within an outer circlet, also set with brilliant-cut stones; hinged, upper bow enriched with stones, same as the suspension ring; with original, full-length sash; Breast Star of similar design, also profusely set with stones, also to the lance shaped rays, in place of the enamel. The reverse, fitted with vertical pin; in the original, dark blue, fitted case of issue bearing the Tunisian coat of arms embossed in gold on the lid. A beautiful and very rare piece of the “Mourrassa” (with jewels) division of this Order, destined to most prominent personalities only; extremely fine condition. Dim.: 90,0 x 62,5 mm (incl. suspension ring); the star, 87,5 mm. I RR!
Jewelled Grand Cross Set, of the Type awarded under the rule of Muhammad an-Nasir Bey (1906-1922). Breast Badge as an alternately red and green enameled ten-pointed star in GOLD, flanked by Silver beams, completely set with stones of different sizes; green enameled centre medallion with the sovereign’s monogram also set with stones within an outer circlet, also set with brilliant-cut stones; hinged, upper bow enriched with stones, same as the suspension ring; with original, full-length sash; Breast Star of similar design, also profusely set with stones, also to the lance shaped rays, in place of the enamel. The reverse, fitted with vertical pin; in the original, dark blue, fitted case of issue bearing the Tunisian coat of arms embossed in gold on the lid. A beautiful and very rare piece of the “Mourrassa” (with jewels) division of this Order, destined to most prominent personalities only; extremely fine condition. Dim.: 90,0 x 62,5 mm (incl. suspension ring); the star, 87,5 mm. I RR!

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The Unique, jewelled Breast Star of the Order of the Ottoman Dynasty, belonged to Prince Sehzade Ömer Faruk
Silver Star of slightly oval form with dagger-shaped rays, all profusely set with brilliants; centre medallion in gold embossed with the Sultan’s Mahmud II (17841839) Tughra and inscriptions on polished ground within red enameled outer circlet, also bearing inscriptions in Arabic calligraphy; mirror-polished reverse with convex, round counter-medallion this, bearing a further, oval escutcheon with the Ottoman Imperial coat-of-arms, a mark and the maker’s mark of Ah. Neguib Bey, Cairo (court jewelers to the King of Egypt), fitted with vertical pin. An extraordinary piece of which no further piece is known, besides the already extremely rare collars, as worn by the members of the Imperial family. Probably an until now almost unknown “special class” to be worn with a badge suspended to a sash, destined to the closest members of the Ottoman Imperial family; this piece, in the finest quality, typical of Cairo’s jewelers working to the khedival, then royal family in exile; excellent condition. Dim.: 84 mm. I RR!
Silver Star of slightly oval form with dagger-shaped rays, all profusely set with brilliants; centre medallion in gold embossed with the Sultan’s Mahmud II (17841839) Tughra and inscriptions on polished ground within red enameled outer circlet, also bearing inscriptions in Arabic calligraphy; mirror-polished reverse with convex, round counter-medallion this, bearing a further, oval escutcheon with the Ottoman Imperial coat-of-arms, a mark and the maker’s mark of Ah. Neguib Bey, Cairo (court jewelers to the King of Egypt), fitted with vertical pin. An extraordinary piece of which no further piece is known, besides the already extremely rare collars, as worn by the members of the Imperial family. Probably an until now almost unknown “special class” to be worn with a badge suspended to a sash, destined to the closest members of the Ottoman Imperial family; this piece, in the finest quality, typical of Cairo’s jewelers working to the khedival, then royal family in exile; excellent condition. Dim.: 84 mm. I RR!

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The Order of Privilege (Nişân-ı Imtiyâz)
A Badge of 1st Class: oval, gold medallion embossed with the Sultan’s Tughra within six-pointed star, in an outer circlet set with 32 Diamonds, the whole enclosed in a richly-made star composed by 16 rays set with 5 diamonds each and 16 rays set with 3 diamonds each; oval, golden reverse centre medallion, embossed with the “Darbhâne-i Âmire” mark of the Imperial Ottoman Mint; upper, round loop and suspension ring with triangular, forward face. An extraordinary piece in the highest class, of the first-born Turkish award organized as an order, from ca. 1851-52; excellent condition and of the highest rarity. Dim.: the badge, 54,0 x 42,0 mm. Bibliography: Edhem Eldhem, “Pride and Privilege”, Istanbul, Ottoman Bank, 2004, pp. 99, 104. I RR!
A Badge of 1st Class: oval, gold medallion embossed with the Sultan’s Tughra within six-pointed star, in an outer circlet set with 32 Diamonds, the whole enclosed in a richly-made star composed by 16 rays set with 5 diamonds each and 16 rays set with 3 diamonds each; oval, golden reverse centre medallion, embossed with the “Darbhâne-i Âmire” mark of the Imperial Ottoman Mint; upper, round loop and suspension ring with triangular, forward face. An extraordinary piece in the highest class, of the first-born Turkish award organized as an order, from ca. 1851-52; excellent condition and of the highest rarity. Dim.: the badge, 54,0 x 42,0 mm. Bibliography: Edhem Eldhem, “Pride and Privilege”, Istanbul, Ottoman Bank, 2004, pp. 99, 104. I RR!

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Order of Mecîdî
A 1st Class Badge with Diamonds: pierced silver star, the rays alternated by crescent and star motives, completely set with diamonds; centre medallion in gold with the Sultan’s tughra; red enameled outer circlet with applied 4 cartouches inscribed with the motto of the order in Arabic characters “HAMİYYET GAYRET SADÂKAT SENE 1268” (1851); golden Crescent and Star suspension, also set with brilliants, with reverse link ring and roughly round ribbon ring; smooth reverse, with piercings to the a-jour work; with original, long, neck ribbon; in the original, red morocco case, with fitted inner compartment. An extremely rare piece of reduced size, of the best Ottoman quality, excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 59,0 x 45,0 mm. I RR!
A 1st Class Badge with Diamonds: pierced silver star, the rays alternated by crescent and star motives, completely set with diamonds; centre medallion in gold with the Sultan’s tughra; red enameled outer circlet with applied 4 cartouches inscribed with the motto of the order in Arabic characters “HAMİYYET GAYRET SADÂKAT SENE 1268” (1851); golden Crescent and Star suspension, also set with brilliants, with reverse link ring and roughly round ribbon ring; smooth reverse, with piercings to the a-jour work; with original, long, neck ribbon; in the original, red morocco case, with fitted inner compartment. An extremely rare piece of reduced size, of the best Ottoman quality, excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 59,0 x 45,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of Mecîdî
A jewelled miniature with silver rays flanked by crescents and stars, completely set with tiny Diamonds; centre medallion in gilt silver, embossed with the Tughra; red enameled outer circlet in gold, with Arab, calligraphic inscriptions; red enameled crescent and star suspension in gold, surmounted by a diamond; the reverse, fitted with long, lapel pin in gold. A beautiful, preciously-made miniature, probably of French manufacture from the 2nd half of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 25,0 x 18,0 mm. I R!
A jewelled miniature with silver rays flanked by crescents and stars, completely set with tiny Diamonds; centre medallion in gilt silver, embossed with the Tughra; red enameled outer circlet in gold, with Arab, calligraphic inscriptions; red enameled crescent and star suspension in gold, surmounted by a diamond; the reverse, fitted with long, lapel pin in gold. A beautiful, preciously-made miniature, probably of French manufacture from the 2nd half of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 25,0 x 18,0 mm. I R!

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The Cincinnati Eagle
The Bailey Banks and Biddle eagle. Finely chased Gold in the form of an American eagle facing left with wings spread and down swept. Its head is in a circular laurel wreath highlighted with green leaves. The eye is red enamel. The eagle’s breast has an oval medallion with the motto in a white enamel border which reads Societas Cincinatorum Instituta AD 1783 in the border. The senators present Cincinnatus with a sword with his wife and cottage behind him against a lapis enamel sky. On the verso Cincinnatus is shown with his plow and an angel above and a village. Gold suspension ring attaches to a blue and white silk ribbon with pin. Dim.: 50,0 x 25,0 mm. Extremely rare and superb! I RR! Provenance: A Newport, Rhode Island collection.
The Bailey Banks and Biddle eagle. Finely chased Gold in the form of an American eagle facing left with wings spread and down swept. Its head is in a circular laurel wreath highlighted with green leaves. The eye is red enamel. The eagle’s breast has an oval medallion with the motto in a white enamel border which reads Societas Cincinatorum Instituta AD 1783 in the border. The senators present Cincinnatus with a sword with his wife and cottage behind him against a lapis enamel sky. On the verso Cincinnatus is shown with his plow and an angel above and a village. Gold suspension ring attaches to a blue and white silk ribbon with pin. Dim.: 50,0 x 25,0 mm. Extremely rare and superb! I RR! Provenance: A Newport, Rhode Island collection.

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Order of the Golden Spur
A complete set of the Order: the badge, 105x56 mm, in gilt Silver and gold-yellow enamel the lower arm, fitted with a separately made spur, with rotating wheel, white enameled centre medallion with gilt, crowned monongram "MA" (representing the Holy Virgin), within faceted outer circlet, white enameled reverse medallion with golden inscription "PIVS X RESTITVIT" and "MCMV", the hinged trophy-of-arms, with chiseled details, the armour`s breast, the trophy`s reverse, with the maker`s escutcheon of Tanfani e Bertarelli, Rome (official purveyors to the Holy See) and the letter "A" (for "Argento", silver), fitted with two sliders to mount the badge to the collar, breast star, 81 mm, with silver, faceted and pierced rays, the centre with the Order`s cross in gilt silver and gold-yellow enamel and a spur with rotating wheel, mounted to the lower arm, polished reverse, also bearing the label of Tanfani e Bertarelli and the " indicating the details made of silver, broad pin and two sidehooks, the collar of the Order in gilt silver, typically divided into sections for wear on the different, ceremonial habits, the whole in the large, red morocco, fitted case of issue with maker`s signature of Tanfani e Bertarelli, Rome, printed in gold on the inner cushion, the lid, with gold embossed coat of arms of Pope Pius XI. A beautiful set of the second highest order of the Vatican state, scarcely awarded as a special reward for exceptional merits towards the Christianity and to the Holy See.
A complete set of the Order: the badge, 105x56 mm, in gilt Silver and gold-yellow enamel the lower arm, fitted with a separately made spur, with rotating wheel, white enameled centre medallion with gilt, crowned monongram "MA" (representing the Holy Virgin), within faceted outer circlet, white enameled reverse medallion with golden inscription "PIVS X RESTITVIT" and "MCMV", the hinged trophy-of-arms, with chiseled details, the armour`s breast, the trophy`s reverse, with the maker`s escutcheon of Tanfani e Bertarelli, Rome (official purveyors to the Holy See) and the letter "A" (for "Argento", silver), fitted with two sliders to mount the badge to the collar, breast star, 81 mm, with silver, faceted and pierced rays, the centre with the Order`s cross in gilt silver and gold-yellow enamel and a spur with rotating wheel, mounted to the lower arm, polished reverse, also bearing the label of Tanfani e Bertarelli and the " indicating the details made of silver, broad pin and two sidehooks, the collar of the Order in gilt silver, typically divided into sections for wear on the different, ceremonial habits, the whole in the large, red morocco, fitted case of issue with maker`s signature of Tanfani e Bertarelli, Rome, printed in gold on the inner cushion, the lid, with gold embossed coat of arms of Pope Pius XI. A beautiful set of the second highest order of the Vatican state, scarcely awarded as a special reward for exceptional merits towards the Christianity and to the Holy See.

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Order of St. Silvester and the Golden Spur
An unusual, gilt Silver collar of the order made by alternated seven links with “S” between cylindrical bars and seven links composed by 6 “cannonballs each; the closure, made as a larger “ball” with hook to engage in an opposite loop (here, three French “Swan” mark for pieces passed in auction); the forward centre-link, as a trophy of arms, surmounting two crossed cannon barrels with muzzles pointing down, where the order’s Badge in Gold is suspended; with white enameled arms and chiseled rims, flanked by stylized beams and a stylized spur with rotating wheel below; centre medallion with chiseled image of the saint on white enameled ground, within blue enameled outer circlet with golden inscription; white enameled reverse centre medallion with the year of institution “MDCCCXLI” in gold and blue enameld outer circlet with “GREGORVS . XVI . RESTITVIT”. A beautiful collar chain, probably an unicum, made by a high ranking officer or specially-made for award. Dim. Length of the chain 70,0 cm. approx..; the badge, 117,0 x 58,0 mm. incl. the trophy suspension. I RR!
An unusual, gilt Silver collar of the order made by alternated seven links with “S” between cylindrical bars and seven links composed by 6 “cannonballs each; the closure, made as a larger “ball” with hook to engage in an opposite loop (here, three French “Swan” mark for pieces passed in auction); the forward centre-link, as a trophy of arms, surmounting two crossed cannon barrels with muzzles pointing down, where the order’s Badge in Gold is suspended; with white enameled arms and chiseled rims, flanked by stylized beams and a stylized spur with rotating wheel below; centre medallion with chiseled image of the saint on white enameled ground, within blue enameled outer circlet with golden inscription; white enameled reverse centre medallion with the year of institution “MDCCCXLI” in gold and blue enameld outer circlet with “GREGORVS . XVI . RESTITVIT”. A beautiful collar chain, probably an unicum, made by a high ranking officer or specially-made for award. Dim. Length of the chain 70,0 cm. approx..; the badge, 117,0 x 58,0 mm. incl. the trophy suspension. I RR!

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Order of St. Silvester and the Golden Spur
An important Commander’s Cross of the Order from the time of the institution, in 1841: White enameled octagonal cross in Gold, the border with brilliant-cut chiselwork, flanked by en-suite chiseled beams; the lower arm with a downwardly pointing, golden spur with separately-made wheel; blue enameled centre medallion with the bust of the saint in gold; chiseled outer circlet with highly polished inscription “SANC. SILVESTER. PONT MAX.” on finely granulated and patinated ground; the reverse with white enameled cross’s arms with thin, chiseled gold border, flanked by polished, concave rays; blue enameled centre medallion with the date in roman numerals “MDCCCXII” (!), the medallion’s outer circlet with polished inscription “GREGORIVS XVI RESTITVIT” on a finely granulated ground; upper loop chiseled as a downwardly pointing acanthus leaf with hinged, large bulbous, red enameled crown of Imperial type with chiseled details; suspension ring with small eyelet; with original ribbon ring, fitted with a hook of blackened steel to suspend the decoration; original, red morocco case, with gold embossed ornaments on the lid (the inner, fitted compartment, wanting). An outstanding, piece, perhaps the finest specimen ever seen of this Order, most possibly unique with its Imperial crown suspension. Dim.: 85,0x52,0 mm. I RR!
An important Commander’s Cross of the Order from the time of the institution, in 1841: White enameled octagonal cross in Gold, the border with brilliant-cut chiselwork, flanked by en-suite chiseled beams; the lower arm with a downwardly pointing, golden spur with separately-made wheel; blue enameled centre medallion with the bust of the saint in gold; chiseled outer circlet with highly polished inscription “SANC. SILVESTER. PONT MAX.” on finely granulated and patinated ground; the reverse with white enameled cross’s arms with thin, chiseled gold border, flanked by polished, concave rays; blue enameled centre medallion with the date in roman numerals “MDCCCXII” (!), the medallion’s outer circlet with polished inscription “GREGORIVS XVI RESTITVIT” on a finely granulated ground; upper loop chiseled as a downwardly pointing acanthus leaf with hinged, large bulbous, red enameled crown of Imperial type with chiseled details; suspension ring with small eyelet; with original ribbon ring, fitted with a hook of blackened steel to suspend the decoration; original, red morocco case, with gold embossed ornaments on the lid (the inner, fitted compartment, wanting). An outstanding, piece, perhaps the finest specimen ever seen of this Order, most possibly unique with its Imperial crown suspension. Dim.: 85,0x52,0 mm. I RR!