Catalog - Auction 68 - The Western Powers

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ORDER PRO MERITO MELITENSI
Commander's Cross, 2nd Class, instituted in 1920. Neck Badge, gilt Silver, 92x62 mm, enameled, both central medallions gilt silver, enameled, with original crown suspension device and ribbon bow, in case of issue by "Cravanzola, Roma" with gilt cross on the lid. A superb order, in extremely fine condition! I

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Order of Saint Charles
Commander's Cross, instituted in 1958. Neck Badge, 94x65 mm, partially gilt Silver, both sides enameled, original suspension crown, ring, loop and ribbon. A superb order in extremely fine condition! I-

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ORDER OF CULTURAL MERIT
Commander's Cross, instituted in 1952. Neck Badge, 82x54 mm, gilt Bronze, original suspension crown, ring and ribbon, together with awarding document to a famous French writer "Rene de Obaldia", dated 18th of November 2008 . Rare and very attractive, mint condition! I R!

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Imperial Order of the Reunion
Miniature Badge, 13x9 mm., GOLD, as white enameled twelve-pointed star with ball-finials flanked by bundles of arrows held by ribands, obverse centre medallion with the laureated monogram “N” on beaming ground, within sky-blue enameled outer circlet bearing the motto “A JAMAIS” and a stylized laurel wreath below, reverse centre medallion with embossed image of the Imperial throne also on beaming ground, within sky-blue enameled outer circlet bearing the motto “TOUT POUR L’EMPIRE”, Imperial crown on top with blue enameled band, bearing to the obverse and reverse resp. “NAPOLEON” and “FONDATEUR” in golden lettering, large, round ring, struck with French marks and ribbon. A very rare decoration, almost excellent condition. I RR!

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Royal Order of Netherlands
An embroidered Breast Star of the Order, 97 mm, the rays made of Silver thread with tiny loops to af x the star to the habit, round centre depicting a crowned rampant lion rising from waves, within the outer circlet bearing the motto ”DOE WEL EN ZIE NIET OM”, the reverse, with remains of the original, protective, green morocco leather backing. A most rare breast star of the type entirey embroidered, thus being one of the earliest of such stars, dating back to the year of institution, 1806, a worn piece, making it even more attractive, besides its patina, for being from the property of an outstanding personality of the Napoleonic years, extremely fine condition. I RR!

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Order of the Lion of Netherlands
Miniature of the Order, 28x17 mm, in GOLD and enamels, separately made centre medallions and hinged, upper crown. Excellent quality and very fine condition. I R!

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Lot of 2 Long Service Medals
Silver and bronze Classes. Breast Badges, 36 mm, Silver, Bronze, with suspension rings (one replaced) and ribbons. (2) I

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ORDER OF ST. OLAF
Commander's Cross Case, instituted in 1847. Case of Issue, 147x86 mm, by "Tostrup". A box of high quality, in extremely fine condition! I

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ORDER OF ST. OLAF
Knight's Cross, instituted in 1847. Breast Badge, 62x46 mm, gilt Silver, original suspension ring and ribbon, in case of Issue, by "Tostrup". A cross of high quality, in extremely fine condition! I

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The Cross of Montevideo
Also known as the Star (or Medal) of the 2nd version. Breast Badge, 26 mm., GOLD, for officers, bordered cross of Maltese type, flanked by short, pomed cusps and by a thick, chiseled laurel wreath, centre medallion with embossed, laureated head of Dom Joao VI King of Portugal, within outer circlet bearing the embossed text “VOLUNTARIOS REAES DEl REI”, round, upper loop and round link-ring to which is mounted the horizontal, pivoting suspension bar, the reverse centre medallion, with the embossed inscription “MONTEVIDEO 1822 E 1823”. An extremely rare decoration perhaps even rarer in this version, excellent condition and fine patina. I RR!

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Merit Cross of Miguel I of Bragança
Five armed 34x25 mm., GOLD Cross with sea-blue enameled border and ball finials to the tips, flanked by fleurs-de-lys, red enameled centre medallion bearing the golden bust of the King facing left, within beaded outer circlet, the reverse with finely chiseled and engraved details, centre medallion bearing the inscription “D.M.I.° 1829” in raised lettering on matted ground, rectangular upper loop and horizontal, golden ribbon bar. A beautiful, very rare decoration, worth further study to exactly determine its purpose. The excellent quality and execution of the piece, allows us to consider it as a high reward for special merits towards the sovereign. Excellent condition. I RR!

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Honour and Fidelity, Royal Image Cross of the Queen and Empress Donha Carlota Joaquina
Breast Badge, 39x28 mm., gilt Bronze, five-armed cross with ball-finials flanked by beams, obverse centre medallion with embossed portrait of the Lady, smooth reverse, the centre medallion, embossed with monogram “JC”, on top, uniface Royal crown, broad, horizontal suspension bar embossed with oak leaves original, silk ribbon. A very rare fidelity cross, worn by the members of the “Abolutist Party”, faithful to the Queen, wife of D. Joao VI, mother of D. Miguel I, awarded in the 1828–30 period, excellent condition. I RR!

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The Medal of Fidelity to the King and to the Fatherland, 1825 “Medalha de Fidelidade ao Rei e à Pátria”
Also known with the nickname of “Medal of the Dust” or “Medal of the War of the Dust”. Breast Badge, 27 mm., Gold, the obverse with head of the King facing right within laurel and oak wreath tied below, the reverse with the motto “FIDELIDADE AO REI E À PATRIA 1825” within thick laurel wreath, moulded suspension loop, round link ring and horizontal bar with slit. An extremely rare medal, especially when complete with its suspension, excellent condition. I RR! note: the medal was created as a reward to the officers of the Portuguese Armed Forces who remained loyal to the King and his heir to the throne, the Infante Dom Miguel, during the revolts of 1823.

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Honour and Fidelity Cross with the Effigy of D. Miguel
Fire-gilt uniface 50x35 mm., Silver Cross of Maltese type with ball-finials, flanked by fleurs de lys, centre medallion with embossed portrait of the sovereign and around, the inscription “D. MIGUEL PRIMEIRO”, on top, Royal crown with chiseled details, round ring and suspension bar, original, red silk ribbon with rectangular, golden buckle with chiseled inner border. An extremely rare decoration from 1828, also known as “D. Joao’s Emigration Cross”, excellent condition. I RR!

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Military Order of Christ
Early decoration of reduced size. Breast Badge, 39x30 mm., Silver of quatrefoil shape with beaded border and white enameled on both sides, centered with the Order’s cross in red and white enamel, sided by stylized ornaments, flattened upper suspension loop, and round, original ribbon ring. A rare decoration, dating from the late 18th – early 19th Century, excellent condition. I R!

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Military Order of Christ
An early 19th Century, Jewelled Badge of the Order, 118x55 mm., Silver, completely set with red pastes, centred and sided by white pastes, the corners, with jewelled "fleurs-de-lys", plain reverse, round suspension with a six-pointed star and gilt stylized leaves, completely set with white stones, the reverse with well-visible, elaborate, mounting of the various elements and upper suspension loop. An excellent, rare piece of the best manufacture and quality. I RR!

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Military Order of Christ
Jewelled Badge of the Order from the 2nd half of 19th Century, 94x70 mm., Silver cross, completely set with Rhin stones of different sizes, brilliant-cut straight rays spreading from the cross’s corners, smooth reverse, ring suspension. A very rare and important insignia of the best quality, extremely fine condition and superb jeweller's work! I RR!

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Military Order of Christ
Jewelled badge of reduced size, 32x27 mm, the Order’s cross set with red stones, within an elaborate pattern of foliage and round border, profusely set with diamonds, upper loop and original suspension ring. A rare, early badge as used in the late 18th – early 19th Century, of beautiful manufacture and excellent condition. I R!

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Military Order of Christ
Jewelled badge of reduced size, 35x27 mm, the order’s cross set with rubies and centered by a further cross, set with diamonds, each arm’s end, flanked by five brilliants, the whole within an oval frame set with brilliants also on the upper, suspension loop, the reverse, fitted with horizontal, golden, thin pin. A beautiful, attractively made piece, from the earliest 19th Century, excellent condition. I R!