Catalog - Auction 71 - Emperors, Kings and Presidents

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The Miniature Collar of the order of St. Hubert, belongedto Carl Theodor, Duke of Bavaria
In Gold, made of ten, green enameled links depicting the scene of St. Hubert and the deer and nine, red enameled monograms “CT” and a sliding closure, all linked together by small, gold rings; to the mid-length, the Order’s badge is appended, as a white enameled cross with ball finials, flanked by bundles of three beams each, the arms enriched with gold flames; green enameled obverse centre medallion with the St. Hubert’s scene in gold and red enameled outer circlet with the Order’s motto “in TRAW FAST”; red enameled reverse centre medallion with a gold-embossed orb; the outer circlet as a waving scroll, bearing the black miniature painted inscription “in MEMORIAM RECUPENTAE DINGNI. AVITAE” and, below, “1708”; upper loop as chiseled acanthus leaves to which the Royal Bavarian crown is hinged; round, grooved suspension ring. A beautifully-made miniature from the 2nd half of the 19th Century, with an illustrious provenance, excellent condition. provenance: the estate of Dr. Carl Theodor, Duke of Bavaria (18061918), who reached the rank of General der Kavallerie and was admitted in the dynastic Order of St. Hubert on December 24th, 1858. I RR!
In Gold, made of ten, green enameled links depicting the scene of St. Hubert and the deer and nine, red enameled monograms “CT” and a sliding closure, all linked together by small, gold rings; to the mid-length, the Order’s badge is appended, as a white enameled cross with ball finials, flanked by bundles of three beams each, the arms enriched with gold flames; green enameled obverse centre medallion with the St. Hubert’s scene in gold and red enameled outer circlet with the Order’s motto “in TRAW FAST”; red enameled reverse centre medallion with a gold-embossed orb; the outer circlet as a waving scroll, bearing the black miniature painted inscription “in MEMORIAM RECUPENTAE DINGNI. AVITAE” and, below, “1708”; upper loop as chiseled acanthus leaves to which the Royal Bavarian crown is hinged; round, grooved suspension ring. A beautifully-made miniature from the 2nd half of the 19th Century, with an illustrious provenance, excellent condition. provenance: the estate of Dr. Carl Theodor, Duke of Bavaria (18061918), who reached the rank of General der Kavallerie and was admitted in the dynastic Order of St. Hubert on December 24th, 1858. I RR!

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The House Order of St. Hubert
A Breast Star of the Order of Prince size, with chiseled and pierced rays in the “Austrian” type; golden centre with cghiseled cross with tony “flames”; red enameled centre medallion with golden motto “IN TRAW FAST”, within broad, chiseled, golden outer circlet: polished reverse, with vertical pin. A beautiful, very rare star from the first quarter of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 57,0 x 59,0 mm. Provenance: the Imperial House of Habsburg, the estate of Archduke Joseph Anton Johann Baptist of Habsburg Lorraine (Florence, 1776 Buda, Hungary, 1847), seventh son of Emperor Leopold II, by decree of his brother, the Emperor Franz II, he became palatine of Hungary at the young age of 19, soon starting an active promotion of culture and politics in the interest of Hungary and its peculiar role within the Danubian monarchy, keeping this role until his death, happened shortly before the revolution set Europe in flames. Along his whole life, he was appreciated and respected throughout the European continent for his clear vision of progress and balance between the monarchies. He originated the Hungarian branch of the Habsburg-Lorraine family. I RR!
A Breast Star of the Order of Prince size, with chiseled and pierced rays in the “Austrian” type; golden centre with cghiseled cross with tony “flames”; red enameled centre medallion with golden motto “IN TRAW FAST”, within broad, chiseled, golden outer circlet: polished reverse, with vertical pin. A beautiful, very rare star from the first quarter of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 57,0 x 59,0 mm. Provenance: the Imperial House of Habsburg, the estate of Archduke Joseph Anton Johann Baptist of Habsburg Lorraine (Florence, 1776 Buda, Hungary, 1847), seventh son of Emperor Leopold II, by decree of his brother, the Emperor Franz II, he became palatine of Hungary at the young age of 19, soon starting an active promotion of culture and politics in the interest of Hungary and its peculiar role within the Danubian monarchy, keeping this role until his death, happened shortly before the revolution set Europe in flames. Along his whole life, he was appreciated and respected throughout the European continent for his clear vision of progress and balance between the monarchies. He originated the Hungarian branch of the Habsburg-Lorraine family. I RR!

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The Order Pour le Mérite
A Neck Badge of the Order in Gold: blue enameled cross of Maltese type, flanked by Prussian eagles in Gold; the upper arm, bearing the crowned monogram “F”, while the other three arms bearing the motto “POUR / LE ME / RITE” in gold foil within the enamel itself; the reverse with convex, blue enamel, upper loop drilled with a hole, fitted with the original, round suspension ring. An extremely rare piece dating to the Napoleonic wars, excellent condition and attractive signs of wear. Dim.: 70,0 x 69,0 mm. I RR! Note: from the estate of Major Ivan Ivanovich Deskur (Descours), Imperial Russian Army, former commander of the Siberian Grenadiers Regiment, twice decorated with the order, first on March 6th, 1814, then on December 12th, 1814.
A Neck Badge of the Order in Gold: blue enameled cross of Maltese type, flanked by Prussian eagles in Gold; the upper arm, bearing the crowned monogram “F”, while the other three arms bearing the motto “POUR / LE ME / RITE” in gold foil within the enamel itself; the reverse with convex, blue enamel, upper loop drilled with a hole, fitted with the original, round suspension ring. An extremely rare piece dating to the Napoleonic wars, excellent condition and attractive signs of wear. Dim.: 70,0 x 69,0 mm. I RR! Note: from the estate of Major Ivan Ivanovich Deskur (Descours), Imperial Russian Army, former commander of the Siberian Grenadiers Regiment, twice decorated with the order, first on March 6th, 1814, then on December 12th, 1814.

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Order of the Red Eagle
A jewelled Breast Star to the 2nd Class with silver rays, completely set with brilliants of different- sizes; the centre with white enameled Order’s Cross with broad golden borders; white enameled centre medallion with separately made, red enameled Brandenburg eagle of earlier type, holding green enameled laurel wreath, within thin circlet, completely set with tiny brilliants; white enameled outer circlet with motto “SINCERE ET CONSTATER”, separately made of gold with chiseled details, the whole enclosed by a border set with brilliants of larger size; the reverse, showing the complicate assembly of the piece, fitted with vertical, gilt silver pin. A beautiful, extremely rare, elaborately-made star, probably among the first awarded in the jewelled version, from around 1860-70, excellent condition. Dim.: 83,0 x 83,0 mm. I RR!
A jewelled Breast Star to the 2nd Class with silver rays, completely set with brilliants of different- sizes; the centre with white enameled Order’s Cross with broad golden borders; white enameled centre medallion with separately made, red enameled Brandenburg eagle of earlier type, holding green enameled laurel wreath, within thin circlet, completely set with tiny brilliants; white enameled outer circlet with motto “SINCERE ET CONSTATER”, separately made of gold with chiseled details, the whole enclosed by a border set with brilliants of larger size; the reverse, showing the complicate assembly of the piece, fitted with vertical, gilt silver pin. A beautiful, extremely rare, elaborately-made star, probably among the first awarded in the jewelled version, from around 1860-70, excellent condition. Dim.: 83,0 x 83,0 mm. I RR!

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The Most Noble Order of the Garter
An outstanding miniature bar: blue enameled scroll in the form of a closed, golden “Garter” with buckle, bearing the Order’s motto “HONNI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE” in golden, gothic lettering, to which are appended the miniatures of the St. George in gold, enriched by excellent, poly-chrome, miniature enamelwork, giving the piece with excellent detail; the badge of the Hanoverian Guelphic Order with Swords in Gold, with excellently-made, enameled centre medallion and the miniature of the Imperial Russian Order of St. Anne, also in Gold, with red enameled arms and excellently painted, obverse and reverse centre medallions; suspension bar with horizontal, golden pin to the reverse. A beautiful, important bar, surely belonged to a prominent member of the British nobility, also having served in the armed forces, during the Napoleonic wars; excellent condition. I RR!
An outstanding miniature bar: blue enameled scroll in the form of a closed, golden “Garter” with buckle, bearing the Order’s motto “HONNI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE” in golden, gothic lettering, to which are appended the miniatures of the St. George in gold, enriched by excellent, poly-chrome, miniature enamelwork, giving the piece with excellent detail; the badge of the Hanoverian Guelphic Order with Swords in Gold, with excellently-made, enameled centre medallion and the miniature of the Imperial Russian Order of St. Anne, also in Gold, with red enameled arms and excellently painted, obverse and reverse centre medallions; suspension bar with horizontal, golden pin to the reverse. A beautiful, important bar, surely belonged to a prominent member of the British nobility, also having served in the armed forces, during the Napoleonic wars; excellent condition. I RR!

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The Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick
A Breast Star of the Order with eight groups of chiseled and pierced rays, each hinged to the centre and held in place by means of steel feathers and fitted with tiny, golden eyelets to the tips to sew the star to the habit; centre medallion with red enameled St. Patrick’s cross flanked by chiseled, silver beams and an overlying, green enameled, golden trefoil, bearing three enameled, royal crowns; sky-blue enameled outer circlet enclosed within two engraved, golden borders with separately-made motto and date “QUIS SEPARABIT” and “MDCCLXXXIII” in gold lettering with “frosted” finish; the reverse with large counter-medallion, this, engraved “rundell Bridge and rundell Jewellers TO THEIR MAJESTIES, his royal highness the PRINCE REGENT AND THE ROYAL FAMILY”; golden plates, protruding aside the medallion, to protect the habit from the steel feathers and three golden suspension hooks, the hinged one below, with spring actioned opening. An outstanding and excessively rare breast star, of the finest manufacture, from the 1st quarter of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 127,0 x 115,0 mm. I RR!
A Breast Star of the Order with eight groups of chiseled and pierced rays, each hinged to the centre and held in place by means of steel feathers and fitted with tiny, golden eyelets to the tips to sew the star to the habit; centre medallion with red enameled St. Patrick’s cross flanked by chiseled, silver beams and an overlying, green enameled, golden trefoil, bearing three enameled, royal crowns; sky-blue enameled outer circlet enclosed within two engraved, golden borders with separately-made motto and date “QUIS SEPARABIT” and “MDCCLXXXIII” in gold lettering with “frosted” finish; the reverse with large counter-medallion, this, engraved “rundell Bridge and rundell Jewellers TO THEIR MAJESTIES, his royal highness the PRINCE REGENT AND THE ROYAL FAMILY”; golden plates, protruding aside the medallion, to protect the habit from the steel feathers and three golden suspension hooks, the hinged one below, with spring actioned opening. An outstanding and excessively rare breast star, of the finest manufacture, from the 1st quarter of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 127,0 x 115,0 mm. I RR!

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The Most Honourable Order of the Bath
A first model Badge of the Order in Gold: deep-red enameled oval frame with the golden motto “TRIA IVNCTA IN VNO” on both sides, enclosing the three crowns with white and pale-blue enameled details; vertical, golden sceptre, red enameled rose and green enameled thistle; ornamented suspension loop with white and pale-blue enameled details. An exceedingly rare piece of historical importance, dating to the mid 18th Century, almost excellent condition, considering its age. Dim.: 40,0 x 27,0 mm. I RR!
A first model Badge of the Order in Gold: deep-red enameled oval frame with the golden motto “TRIA IVNCTA IN VNO” on both sides, enclosing the three crowns with white and pale-blue enameled details; vertical, golden sceptre, red enameled rose and green enameled thistle; ornamented suspension loop with white and pale-blue enameled details. An exceedingly rare piece of historical importance, dating to the mid 18th Century, almost excellent condition, considering its age. Dim.: 40,0 x 27,0 mm. I RR!

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The Most Honourable Order of the Bath
The Highly Important and Historically relevant, Unique Grand Cross Breast Star (Military Division) belonged to the Admiral Sir Roger Curtis: chiseled and pierced silver rays with flame-curved ends; the centre made in the form of a golden cross with chiseled fields and convex, polished borders; the centre with three royal crowns on chiseled silver field, within a red enameled outer circlet with applied motto “TRIA JUNCTA IN UNA” made of engraved gold, this, surrounded by a laurel wreath also made of gold, enriched by bright, emerald-green, translucent enamel; below, a deep-sea-blue enameled gold scroll with the motto “ICH DIEN” in gold lettering; plain reverse, never fitted with a pin, but with round piercings drilled to the extremities of the major rays to allow the fastening of the star to the habit; centre, round escutcheon with engraved maker’s mark “rundell Bridge & rundell. Jewellers TO THEIR MAJESTIES HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE REGENT, AND THE ROYAL FAMILY.” And below “ADMIRAL SIR ROGER CURTIS GCB”. An insignia of one of the earliest Grand Crosses in the Military Division, extremely fine condition and retaining a beautiful patina; to the lot, a photo of the admiral’s portrait is also attached. Sir Roger Curtis (June 4th 1746 November 14th 1816) was an Officer in the British navy, who saw action in several battles during his long, extensive career, especially during the American War of Independence, distinguishing himself at the Great Siege of Gibraltar and during the French Revolutionary Wars. His career had a sudden fall, because of his later criticized conduct in the later stages of the battle of June 1st 1794 between the British and the French fleet, when Curtis at a crucial stage of the battle took the command, when the old Admiral Lord Howe felt himself too tired to direct the operations. In any case, Curtis acted bravely, despite the confused situation and his errors in not pursuing the defeated, French Fleet. His acting conducted to general distrust in his commanding abilities, thus, he was later relegated to shore commands (Cape Town, from 1800 to 1803, when he was promoted to full Admiral), then in Britain, where he acted well in the Naval commissions, with his last post as Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth, where he presided controversial courts martial, being even accused of partiality, in favour or against judged officers. He retired in 1810. In 1815 he was created Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (London Gazette Nr. 17003 April 15th, 1815). Horatio Nelson, who knew him well and served with him in the Mediterranean, described Sir Roger as “an able officer and a conciliating man”. Dim.: 105,0x107,0 mm. I RR!
The Highly Important and Historically relevant, Unique Grand Cross Breast Star (Military Division) belonged to the Admiral Sir Roger Curtis: chiseled and pierced silver rays with flame-curved ends; the centre made in the form of a golden cross with chiseled fields and convex, polished borders; the centre with three royal crowns on chiseled silver field, within a red enameled outer circlet with applied motto “TRIA JUNCTA IN UNA” made of engraved gold, this, surrounded by a laurel wreath also made of gold, enriched by bright, emerald-green, translucent enamel; below, a deep-sea-blue enameled gold scroll with the motto “ICH DIEN” in gold lettering; plain reverse, never fitted with a pin, but with round piercings drilled to the extremities of the major rays to allow the fastening of the star to the habit; centre, round escutcheon with engraved maker’s mark “rundell Bridge & rundell. Jewellers TO THEIR MAJESTIES HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE REGENT, AND THE ROYAL FAMILY.” And below “ADMIRAL SIR ROGER CURTIS GCB”. An insignia of one of the earliest Grand Crosses in the Military Division, extremely fine condition and retaining a beautiful patina; to the lot, a photo of the admiral’s portrait is also attached. Sir Roger Curtis (June 4th 1746 November 14th 1816) was an Officer in the British navy, who saw action in several battles during his long, extensive career, especially during the American War of Independence, distinguishing himself at the Great Siege of Gibraltar and during the French Revolutionary Wars. His career had a sudden fall, because of his later criticized conduct in the later stages of the battle of June 1st 1794 between the British and the French fleet, when Curtis at a crucial stage of the battle took the command, when the old Admiral Lord Howe felt himself too tired to direct the operations. In any case, Curtis acted bravely, despite the confused situation and his errors in not pursuing the defeated, French Fleet. His acting conducted to general distrust in his commanding abilities, thus, he was later relegated to shore commands (Cape Town, from 1800 to 1803, when he was promoted to full Admiral), then in Britain, where he acted well in the Naval commissions, with his last post as Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth, where he presided controversial courts martial, being even accused of partiality, in favour or against judged officers. He retired in 1810. In 1815 he was created Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (London Gazette Nr. 17003 April 15th, 1815). Horatio Nelson, who knew him well and served with him in the Mediterranean, described Sir Roger as “an able officer and a conciliating man”. Dim.: 105,0x107,0 mm. I RR!

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The Most Honourable Order of the Bath
A Jewelled Commander’s Breast Star of the Military Division: with chiseled silver rays, completely set with Diamonds of different sizes; centre medallion, also set with diamonds, with superimposed, three royal crowns in gold and red enamel; gold bordered, red enameled outer circlet, with applied motto of the Order in chiseled gold; all surrounded by a golden laurel wreath set with emeralds to imitate the foliage and rubies representing (right below the tying knot, set with deep-blue stones, these, above the golden, deep-blue enameled scroll with the motto “ICH DIEN”); the reverse with a plate and centre convex disc made of gold, fitted with a vertical pin, also made of gold. A lavishly-made piece, although unsigned, surely a work of a British jeweller, dating to the time of the Crimean War, extremely fine condition and exceedingly rare. Dim.: 74,0x74,0 mm. I RR!
A Jewelled Commander’s Breast Star of the Military Division: with chiseled silver rays, completely set with Diamonds of different sizes; centre medallion, also set with diamonds, with superimposed, three royal crowns in gold and red enamel; gold bordered, red enameled outer circlet, with applied motto of the Order in chiseled gold; all surrounded by a golden laurel wreath set with emeralds to imitate the foliage and rubies representing (right below the tying knot, set with deep-blue stones, these, above the golden, deep-blue enameled scroll with the motto “ICH DIEN”); the reverse with a plate and centre convex disc made of gold, fitted with a vertical pin, also made of gold. A lavishly-made piece, although unsigned, surely a work of a British jeweller, dating to the time of the Crimean War, extremely fine condition and exceedingly rare. Dim.: 74,0x74,0 mm. I RR!

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Royal Victorian Order
A Jewelled Grand Cross Breast Star of the Order, with silver rays, completely set with white saphirs of different size; gilt silver centre with white enameled cross superimposed with the enameled centre medallion with gilt mono- gram; gilt and enameled crown of the “Tudor” type; the reverse with remains of gilding, broad pin and centre escutcheon engraved maker’s mark “COLLINGWOOD & C° CONDUIT STREET LONDON”. An extremely rare star of a type worn by Sovereigns and Princes of royal houses only. Dim.: 84,5x84,0 mm. I RR!
A Jewelled Grand Cross Breast Star of the Order, with silver rays, completely set with white saphirs of different size; gilt silver centre with white enameled cross superimposed with the enameled centre medallion with gilt mono- gram; gilt and enameled crown of the “Tudor” type; the reverse with remains of gilding, broad pin and centre escutcheon engraved maker’s mark “COLLINGWOOD & C° CONDUIT STREET LONDON”. An extremely rare star of a type worn by Sovereigns and Princes of royal houses only. Dim.: 84,5x84,0 mm. I RR!

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The Guelphic Order
A Complete Collar of the Order, of the Civil Division, instituted in 1815: neck chain in Silver gilt, maker’s mark “JJE - John James Edington”, chiseled silver made of 24 links; 12 rampant lions; 6 “Gr” monograms; 6 Hannover crowns; all parts, linked by chains with double rings, with the suspension for the collar badge; this, in gold, unreadable British hallmark (n, ?), approx. 50 grams, both central medallions gold, enameled (minor crack in the green enamel), original suspension ring. Splendid and highly rare badge in almost perfect condition. An outstandingly rare set before 1837 of highest jeweler’s quality! The Guelphic Order was founded in 1815 by George, Prince Regent, later King George IV and awarded both to British and Hanoverians (and foreign dignitaries) being Hanover under the common rule of the British Sovereign. At the death of George IV, the order was awarded by the King of Hanover from 1837. The order, as a state award ceased its existence when the Kingdom of Hanover was taken by Prussia as a consequence of the 1866 war. Dim.: the badge: 90,0x57,0 mm. I RR!
A Complete Collar of the Order, of the Civil Division, instituted in 1815: neck chain in Silver gilt, maker’s mark “JJE - John James Edington”, chiseled silver made of 24 links; 12 rampant lions; 6 “Gr” monograms; 6 Hannover crowns; all parts, linked by chains with double rings, with the suspension for the collar badge; this, in gold, unreadable British hallmark (n, ?), approx. 50 grams, both central medallions gold, enameled (minor crack in the green enamel), original suspension ring. Splendid and highly rare badge in almost perfect condition. An outstandingly rare set before 1837 of highest jeweler’s quality! The Guelphic Order was founded in 1815 by George, Prince Regent, later King George IV and awarded both to British and Hanoverians (and foreign dignitaries) being Hanover under the common rule of the British Sovereign. At the death of George IV, the order was awarded by the King of Hanover from 1837. The order, as a state award ceased its existence when the Kingdom of Hanover was taken by Prussia as a consequence of the 1866 war. Dim.: the badge: 90,0x57,0 mm. I RR!

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The Imperial Order of the Crown of India
A Badge of the Order in Gold, as an oval, openwork medallion bearing the Monogram “VRI” set with Diamonds, pearls and turquoises, within an oval also set with pearls; smooth reverse; on top a golden crown enriched by “jewels” set with emeralds and rubies, red enameled inner caul; the upper orb, set with a pearl; suspended to the original ladies’ bow and in the original, night-blue morocco case, with silk inner cushion and ivory velvet, fitted inner compartment. An extremely rare order, created by Queen Victoria was founded of 31 December 1877 when ascended to the Imperial Throne of India and discontinued in 1947 at the Partition of the Empire from the British Crown; it was awarded 88 times during the reign of Queen Victoria, to ladies of the highest nobility, both British and Indian, for outstanding merits in the strengthening of the Empire, the last award being bestowed on Baroness Ampthill on 28 December 1900. Under Edward VII’s reign the order fell into abeyance until November 1909 when it was awarded, after considerable persuasion, to the Countess of Minto. It was awarded on a further 32 occasions, 21 times during the reign of George V, once during the reign of Edward VIII and 10 further times during the reign of George VI. The last living recipient was her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, excellent condition. Dim.: 66,6 x 39,2 mm. I RR!
A Badge of the Order in Gold, as an oval, openwork medallion bearing the Monogram “VRI” set with Diamonds, pearls and turquoises, within an oval also set with pearls; smooth reverse; on top a golden crown enriched by “jewels” set with emeralds and rubies, red enameled inner caul; the upper orb, set with a pearl; suspended to the original ladies’ bow and in the original, night-blue morocco case, with silk inner cushion and ivory velvet, fitted inner compartment. An extremely rare order, created by Queen Victoria was founded of 31 December 1877 when ascended to the Imperial Throne of India and discontinued in 1947 at the Partition of the Empire from the British Crown; it was awarded 88 times during the reign of Queen Victoria, to ladies of the highest nobility, both British and Indian, for outstanding merits in the strengthening of the Empire, the last award being bestowed on Baroness Ampthill on 28 December 1900. Under Edward VII’s reign the order fell into abeyance until November 1909 when it was awarded, after considerable persuasion, to the Countess of Minto. It was awarded on a further 32 occasions, 21 times during the reign of George V, once during the reign of Edward VIII and 10 further times during the reign of George VI. The last living recipient was her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, excellent condition. Dim.: 66,6 x 39,2 mm. I RR!

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The Order of the Redeemer
A Grand Cross set of the 1st type: Sash Badge in Gold with white enameled cross and green enameled, narrow, oak and laurel wreath; centre medallion in polished gold with head of King Otto facing right; pale-blue enameled outer circlet with the Greek inscription “OTHON KING OF THE HELLENES” in gold lettering; pale-blue enameled reverse medallion with white cross centred by the blue-white colours of Bavaria and golden inscription around; small upper loop and royal crown suspension with internal loop to secure the cross; large suspension ring and original sash ribbon; Breast Star with chiseled and pierced rays; gold centre with inner medallion of polished gold and applied, enameled cross as the badge’s reverse; pale-blue enameled outer circlet with chiseled inscription; chiseled, gold borders. A most rare and historically interesting set with the badge of the earliest type made in Bavaria and one of the earliest metal stars ever seen, to take place of the fragile embroidered ones. Dim.: the badge, 122,0 x 75,0 mm.; the star, 80,5 mm. Founded in its first form in 1829, the last year of Greece’s war of independence, and with decree by the State’s Council in the name of King Otto in 1833, it was destined to reward any outstanding merit towards the Country; its first pieces were made in Bavaria (Germany), then from all the best jewellers in Europe. We are allowed to say that this award, ranks amongst the world’s most beautiful orders. I RR!
A Grand Cross set of the 1st type: Sash Badge in Gold with white enameled cross and green enameled, narrow, oak and laurel wreath; centre medallion in polished gold with head of King Otto facing right; pale-blue enameled outer circlet with the Greek inscription “OTHON KING OF THE HELLENES” in gold lettering; pale-blue enameled reverse medallion with white cross centred by the blue-white colours of Bavaria and golden inscription around; small upper loop and royal crown suspension with internal loop to secure the cross; large suspension ring and original sash ribbon; Breast Star with chiseled and pierced rays; gold centre with inner medallion of polished gold and applied, enameled cross as the badge’s reverse; pale-blue enameled outer circlet with chiseled inscription; chiseled, gold borders. A most rare and historically interesting set with the badge of the earliest type made in Bavaria and one of the earliest metal stars ever seen, to take place of the fragile embroidered ones. Dim.: the badge, 122,0 x 75,0 mm.; the star, 80,5 mm. Founded in its first form in 1829, the last year of Greece’s war of independence, and with decree by the State’s Council in the name of King Otto in 1833, it was destined to reward any outstanding merit towards the Country; its first pieces were made in Bavaria (Germany), then from all the best jewellers in Europe. We are allowed to say that this award, ranks amongst the world’s most beautiful orders. I RR!

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The Order of the Redeemer
The Grand Cross set of the Order, belonged to the Duke of Cambridge Early 2nd type Sash Badge in Gold (Bavarian type, with originally changed medallions) with white enameled arms flanked by green enameled oak and laurel wreath; the obverse medallion, with finely painted portrait of the Saviour, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing golden inscription; blue enameled reverse medallion with gold-bordered, white enameled cross; blue enameled outer circlet with golden inscription; thin, round upper loop, to which the royal crown is linked by means of a “U”-shaped loop connected to the crown’s base (typical detail of the early “Bavarian” type); round suspension ring and original, full sash ribbon with bow; Breast Star in Silver with chiseled and pierced rays; centre medallion in gold with miniature-enameled portrait of the Saviour within beaded, golden borders enclosing the convex, blue enameled outer circlet bearing golden inscription; polished reverse with vertical, round pin; together, the original letters from King George to his “Très Affectionné Frère et Cousin”, the Duke of Cambridge. A beautiful, very rare set of this Order, with an outstanding provenance; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 121,8 x 76,0 mm.; the star, 81,0 mm. I RR!
The Grand Cross set of the Order, belonged to the Duke of Cambridge Early 2nd type Sash Badge in Gold (Bavarian type, with originally changed medallions) with white enameled arms flanked by green enameled oak and laurel wreath; the obverse medallion, with finely painted portrait of the Saviour, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing golden inscription; blue enameled reverse medallion with gold-bordered, white enameled cross; blue enameled outer circlet with golden inscription; thin, round upper loop, to which the royal crown is linked by means of a “U”-shaped loop connected to the crown’s base (typical detail of the early “Bavarian” type); round suspension ring and original, full sash ribbon with bow; Breast Star in Silver with chiseled and pierced rays; centre medallion in gold with miniature-enameled portrait of the Saviour within beaded, golden borders enclosing the convex, blue enameled outer circlet bearing golden inscription; polished reverse with vertical, round pin; together, the original letters from King George to his “Très Affectionné Frère et Cousin”, the Duke of Cambridge. A beautiful, very rare set of this Order, with an outstanding provenance; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 121,8 x 76,0 mm.; the star, 81,0 mm. I RR!

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The Cross of Valour
A Commander’s Cross of the 1913 type, in gilt Silver with convex white enamel and flat, dark blue border outlined in silver; obverse centre medallion with finest miniature-painted, enameled image of St. George killing the dragon within an outer circlet enriched by a laurel wreath with leaves of green, translucent enamel; the reverse medallion with Greek inscription also within a green enameled laurel wreath; hinged upper crown with circular suspension ring. An outstandingly rare decoration, awarded for the highest acts of bravery in the field; almost excellent condition and of superb quality. Dim.: 70,0x43,0 mm. I RR!
A Commander’s Cross of the 1913 type, in gilt Silver with convex white enamel and flat, dark blue border outlined in silver; obverse centre medallion with finest miniature-painted, enameled image of St. George killing the dragon within an outer circlet enriched by a laurel wreath with leaves of green, translucent enamel; the reverse medallion with Greek inscription also within a green enameled laurel wreath; hinged upper crown with circular suspension ring. An outstandingly rare decoration, awarded for the highest acts of bravery in the field; almost excellent condition and of superb quality. Dim.: 70,0x43,0 mm. I RR!

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Royal Family Order of St. George and Constantine
The most rare, complete, combined group of Collar of the Order:gilt Silver chain composed by 8 lions passant with red enameled tongues, 4 crowned “K”, 4 crowned “G” monograms, a centre link in the form of a double eagle charged with the “G II” royal monogram and the closure link with a framed double eagle with rear “à coulisse” catch; the Order’s cross in gilt Silver and enamels with accurately painted centre medallion, the reverse with the royal Greek coat-of-arms; royal “G” monograms between the arms, upper crown with red enameled inner cap; breast star with silver rays and centre in gilt silver and enamels with fine, miniature-painted, convex centre medallion within a blue circlet with inscription and upper crown, the reverse with oval maker’s mark of Spink & Son, London and vertical, broad pin; in the original, fitted, deep-blue morocco case of issue. I RR! A beautiful and very rare set! Dim.: collar’s length, 685,0 mm.; the badge to the collar, 80,0x45,0 mm.; the star, 70,0x56,0 mm.
The most rare, complete, combined group of Collar of the Order:gilt Silver chain composed by 8 lions passant with red enameled tongues, 4 crowned “K”, 4 crowned “G” monograms, a centre link in the form of a double eagle charged with the “G II” royal monogram and the closure link with a framed double eagle with rear “à coulisse” catch; the Order’s cross in gilt Silver and enamels with accurately painted centre medallion, the reverse with the royal Greek coat-of-arms; royal “G” monograms between the arms, upper crown with red enameled inner cap; breast star with silver rays and centre in gilt silver and enamels with fine, miniature-painted, convex centre medallion within a blue circlet with inscription and upper crown, the reverse with oval maker’s mark of Spink & Son, London and vertical, broad pin; in the original, fitted, deep-blue morocco case of issue. I RR! A beautiful and very rare set! Dim.: collar’s length, 685,0 mm.; the badge to the collar, 80,0x45,0 mm.; the star, 70,0x56,0 mm.

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The Order of the Millennium of the Holy Mount Athos
A Collar of the Order; gilt Silver chain, composed by 9 pierced medallions enclosing silver crosses linked by small sections of chain; the end, as a series of grooved “s” shaped mails linked by round rings; one-piece, gilt silver badge appendant: a latin cross with a cross of St. Andrew between the arms flanked by short beams; silver medallion with the image of St. Andrew, outer circlet with Greek inscription “ATHENAGORAS OECUMENIC PATRIARCH”; plain reverse, with greek inscription; upper, patriarch’s crown, together with awarding document, in large case of issue. A very rare insignia of this Orthodox Christian Order, in a class awarded to Patriarchs, royals and personalities of the highest rank. Dim.: the badge, 70x45 mm., the star, 50x65 mm., the chain, 67 cm. I R!
A Collar of the Order; gilt Silver chain, composed by 9 pierced medallions enclosing silver crosses linked by small sections of chain; the end, as a series of grooved “s” shaped mails linked by round rings; one-piece, gilt silver badge appendant: a latin cross with a cross of St. Andrew between the arms flanked by short beams; silver medallion with the image of St. Andrew, outer circlet with Greek inscription “ATHENAGORAS OECUMENIC PATRIARCH”; plain reverse, with greek inscription; upper, patriarch’s crown, together with awarding document, in large case of issue. A very rare insignia of this Orthodox Christian Order, in a class awarded to Patriarchs, royals and personalities of the highest rank. Dim.: the badge, 70x45 mm., the star, 50x65 mm., the chain, 67 cm. I R!

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Civil Order Jose Cecilio del Valle
A Grand Collar of the Order in gilt Silver, composed of 7 circular links with the enameled symbol of the United Provinces of Central America, each bearing the inscription “PROVINCIAS UNIDAS DEl CENTRO AMERICA”; 8 larger round links with white enameled scroll on blue and green enameled background, bearing the golden inscription “AMERICA DE DIA CUANDO ESCRIBA AMERICA DE NOCHE CUANDO PIENSE” and a golden writing feather resting on it and an oval, front link with poly- chrome enameled coat of arms of Honduras on blue enameled background; all links, connected by double segments of gilt chainlets; to the front link is appended the badge of the order as a green enameled, gold bordered five-armed, swallow-tailed cross flanked by bundles of polished beams, each charged with a 5-pointed star; blue enameled centre medallion bearing the green enameled depiction of the American continent and a gilt medallion embossed with the portrait of Del Valle; white enameled outer circlet bearing the inscription “ORDEN JOSE CECILIO DEL VALLE 1777 1977” in golden lettering. An extremely rare Order; the Grand Collar Class is awarded to heads of state only or, exceptionally, to most prominent foreign personalities for outstanding merits towards Honduras; excellent condition. Dim.: the collar, l. 84,0 cm; the badge, 84,0 x 81,0 mm. I RR!
A Grand Collar of the Order in gilt Silver, composed of 7 circular links with the enameled symbol of the United Provinces of Central America, each bearing the inscription “PROVINCIAS UNIDAS DEl CENTRO AMERICA”; 8 larger round links with white enameled scroll on blue and green enameled background, bearing the golden inscription “AMERICA DE DIA CUANDO ESCRIBA AMERICA DE NOCHE CUANDO PIENSE” and a golden writing feather resting on it and an oval, front link with poly- chrome enameled coat of arms of Honduras on blue enameled background; all links, connected by double segments of gilt chainlets; to the front link is appended the badge of the order as a green enameled, gold bordered five-armed, swallow-tailed cross flanked by bundles of polished beams, each charged with a 5-pointed star; blue enameled centre medallion bearing the green enameled depiction of the American continent and a gilt medallion embossed with the portrait of Del Valle; white enameled outer circlet bearing the inscription “ORDEN JOSE CECILIO DEL VALLE 1777 1977” in golden lettering. An extremely rare Order; the Grand Collar Class is awarded to heads of state only or, exceptionally, to most prominent foreign personalities for outstanding merits towards Honduras; excellent condition. Dim.: the collar, l. 84,0 cm; the badge, 84,0 x 81,0 mm. I RR!

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The Icelandic Order of the Falcon (Hin íslenska fálkaorða)
A Grand Collar Class of the Order, 1st type (1921-1944) in gilt Silver, composed of 25 crowned „CX“ Royal monograms of the Danish King Christian X and 25 blue enameled, oval medallions bearing the white enameled white sea falcon, all linked by small rings; to the centre falcon-link the Order‘s badge is appended as a white enameled cross with „cut“ corners to the arms; sea-blue enameled centre medallion bearing the embossed silver sea-falcon; oval, white enameled reverse centre medallion bearing the crowned monogram „CX“, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the inscription „FYRSTI DESEMBER 1918“ (the date of the creation of the independent State of Iceland, under the Danish Crown); the cross‘s upper arm, with a stylized flower and branches linked to the Royal crown, its orb as the suspension loop; in its original, black leather presentation case, with wine-red velvet, fitted inner compartment and ivory, moirée silk, lid‘s inner cushion. An exceptionally rare set of the class reserved to the Danish sovereign and foreign heads of state only; excellent condition and quality. Dim.: the collar, l. 100,0 cm. x 2,4 cm. width; the badge, 81,0 x 44,0 mm. I RR!
A Grand Collar Class of the Order, 1st type (1921-1944) in gilt Silver, composed of 25 crowned „CX“ Royal monograms of the Danish King Christian X and 25 blue enameled, oval medallions bearing the white enameled white sea falcon, all linked by small rings; to the centre falcon-link the Order‘s badge is appended as a white enameled cross with „cut“ corners to the arms; sea-blue enameled centre medallion bearing the embossed silver sea-falcon; oval, white enameled reverse centre medallion bearing the crowned monogram „CX“, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the inscription „FYRSTI DESEMBER 1918“ (the date of the creation of the independent State of Iceland, under the Danish Crown); the cross‘s upper arm, with a stylized flower and branches linked to the Royal crown, its orb as the suspension loop; in its original, black leather presentation case, with wine-red velvet, fitted inner compartment and ivory, moirée silk, lid‘s inner cushion. An exceptionally rare set of the class reserved to the Danish sovereign and foreign heads of state only; excellent condition and quality. Dim.: the collar, l. 100,0 cm. x 2,4 cm. width; the badge, 81,0 x 44,0 mm. I RR!