Catalog - Auction 71 - Emperors, Kings and Presidents

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Order of the Roman Eagle (Ordine dell’Aquila Romana)
A Grand Cross set of the Order, military division: Sash Badge in gilt Silver with white enameled arms, flanked by green enameled laurel wreath and crossed, Roman “Gladii” (the short swords used by the Ancient Roman army) with typical eagle’s head-and-neck grip and pommel; blue enameled centre medallion bearing gilt Savoy’s eagle with red and white enameled breast, within smooth, polished outer circlet; blue enameled, reverse centre medallion, bearing group of three Imperial fasces, also within smooth, polished outer circlet; cylindrical upper loop and large, round, suspension ring; complete with its original, full-length sash ribbon; Breast Star in Silver with chiseled rays; gilt silver and enameled centre as the badge’s obverse; smooth, concave reverse, with maker’s escutcheon of Gardino-Cravanzola, Rome and vertical pin; in the original, wine-red case of issue with gold embossed royal cipher “VE”, black velvet covered, fitted, inner compartment; the lid’s inner cushion printed with the maker’s name of Cravanzola, Rome. A beautifully-made, very rare set; excellent condition and a sound provenance. Dim.: the badge, 50,0 x 50,0 mm.; the star, dia.: 85,0 mm. Note: the Order of the Roman Eagle was awarded in its two divisions, military and civil, to foreign personalities and dignitaries; the Military Class is rare, especially in its higher classes. After the fall of Fascism, on July 25th, 1943, the Order was discontinued, although still worn by recipients, but it was revived in 1944 by Order of Mussolini as the chief of the newly formed Repubblica Sociale Italiana, in a proper variation with “republican” attributes and seldomly awarded until the early days of April, 1945. I RR!
A Grand Cross set of the Order, military division: Sash Badge in gilt Silver with white enameled arms, flanked by green enameled laurel wreath and crossed, Roman “Gladii” (the short swords used by the Ancient Roman army) with typical eagle’s head-and-neck grip and pommel; blue enameled centre medallion bearing gilt Savoy’s eagle with red and white enameled breast, within smooth, polished outer circlet; blue enameled, reverse centre medallion, bearing group of three Imperial fasces, also within smooth, polished outer circlet; cylindrical upper loop and large, round, suspension ring; complete with its original, full-length sash ribbon; Breast Star in Silver with chiseled rays; gilt silver and enameled centre as the badge’s obverse; smooth, concave reverse, with maker’s escutcheon of Gardino-Cravanzola, Rome and vertical pin; in the original, wine-red case of issue with gold embossed royal cipher “VE”, black velvet covered, fitted, inner compartment; the lid’s inner cushion printed with the maker’s name of Cravanzola, Rome. A beautifully-made, very rare set; excellent condition and a sound provenance. Dim.: the badge, 50,0 x 50,0 mm.; the star, dia.: 85,0 mm. Note: the Order of the Roman Eagle was awarded in its two divisions, military and civil, to foreign personalities and dignitaries; the Military Class is rare, especially in its higher classes. After the fall of Fascism, on July 25th, 1943, the Order was discontinued, although still worn by recipients, but it was revived in 1944 by Order of Mussolini as the chief of the newly formed Repubblica Sociale Italiana, in a proper variation with “republican” attributes and seldomly awarded until the early days of April, 1945. I RR!

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Order of the Crown of Italy
A Grand Cross (“Grand Cordon”) set of the Order: Sash Badge with white enameled cross in Gold, flanked by Savoy’s knots; sky-blue centre medallion bearing the Lombardic Crown with enameled details within thin golden border; golden reverse medallion, bearing the black enameled Savoy’s eagle with white cross on red enameled oval to the breast; little upper loop and oval suspension ring; with original, sash ribbon; Breast Star with chiseled and pierced rays; the upper one, bearing the black enameled Savoy’s eagle with white cross on red enameled oval to the breast; sky-blue centre medallion bearing the Lombardic Crown with enameled details; white enameled outer circlet, bearing inscription in polished gold lettering, with inner and outer, beaded gold borders; smooth reverse, fitted with vertical pin; with the original award document to His Highness Prince Ibrahim Pasha (1847-1894), Field Marshal of the Ottoman Army, dated January 23rd, 1873 as n. 124 of the roll of the foreign “Grand Crosses decorated with the Grand Cordon”. A set of typical piedmontese manufacture, from the early years after the foundation of the Order; excellent condition and beautiful quality even rarer for having been awarded to one of the most prominent personalities of the Ottoman Empire. Dim.: the badge, 50,0 mm.; the star, dia. 83,0 mm. I R!
A Grand Cross (“Grand Cordon”) set of the Order: Sash Badge with white enameled cross in Gold, flanked by Savoy’s knots; sky-blue centre medallion bearing the Lombardic Crown with enameled details within thin golden border; golden reverse medallion, bearing the black enameled Savoy’s eagle with white cross on red enameled oval to the breast; little upper loop and oval suspension ring; with original, sash ribbon; Breast Star with chiseled and pierced rays; the upper one, bearing the black enameled Savoy’s eagle with white cross on red enameled oval to the breast; sky-blue centre medallion bearing the Lombardic Crown with enameled details; white enameled outer circlet, bearing inscription in polished gold lettering, with inner and outer, beaded gold borders; smooth reverse, fitted with vertical pin; with the original award document to His Highness Prince Ibrahim Pasha (1847-1894), Field Marshal of the Ottoman Army, dated January 23rd, 1873 as n. 124 of the roll of the foreign “Grand Crosses decorated with the Grand Cordon”. A set of typical piedmontese manufacture, from the early years after the foundation of the Order; excellent condition and beautiful quality even rarer for having been awarded to one of the most prominent personalities of the Ottoman Empire. Dim.: the badge, 50,0 mm.; the star, dia. 83,0 mm. I R!

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The Order of the Paulownia Flower (桐花章, Toka sho)
A complete set of Grand Cordon (桐花大綬章, To-ka daijusho-): Sash Badge in gilt Silver as a “cross of white enameled rays, flanked by purple enameled flowers, the centre as a red enameled star centered by a red enamel-cabochon, symbolizing the rising sun, as symbol of Japan; on to, a hinged, green leaf, surmounted by three groups of Paulownia flowers; sphaerical loop and round suspension ring; the reverse, same as the obverse, but the upper leaf, bearing a golden inscription; with original, sash ribbon; Breast Star in gilt Silver and enamels, similar to the Order’s badge, but convex and except the upper suspension; polished reverse with Japanese inscription and fitted with vertical ring and two side-hooks; the whole in the original, black lacquer case with fitted inner compartment and lapel rosette; the lid, with vertical inscription and golden Paulownia leaf; the whole, in the original, light wood protective outer case, this, with an embossed image of a Japanese Samurai. A fantastic, most rare set of this one-class order, second in importance, after the Order of the Chrisantemum, dating to the early 20th Century, awarded for outstanding, signaled merits towards the Emperor and the State; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 114,0 x 77,0 mm.; the star, dia., 88,0 mm. I RR!
A complete set of Grand Cordon (桐花大綬章, To-ka daijusho-): Sash Badge in gilt Silver as a “cross of white enameled rays, flanked by purple enameled flowers, the centre as a red enameled star centered by a red enamel-cabochon, symbolizing the rising sun, as symbol of Japan; on to, a hinged, green leaf, surmounted by three groups of Paulownia flowers; sphaerical loop and round suspension ring; the reverse, same as the obverse, but the upper leaf, bearing a golden inscription; with original, sash ribbon; Breast Star in gilt Silver and enamels, similar to the Order’s badge, but convex and except the upper suspension; polished reverse with Japanese inscription and fitted with vertical ring and two side-hooks; the whole in the original, black lacquer case with fitted inner compartment and lapel rosette; the lid, with vertical inscription and golden Paulownia leaf; the whole, in the original, light wood protective outer case, this, with an embossed image of a Japanese Samurai. A fantastic, most rare set of this one-class order, second in importance, after the Order of the Chrisantemum, dating to the early 20th Century, awarded for outstanding, signaled merits towards the Emperor and the State; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 114,0 x 77,0 mm.; the star, dia., 88,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of the Rising Sun
A jewelled miniature of the Order in Gold, set with 62 diamonds, for a total of 0,105 ct.; centre medallion in gold with one ruby for a total of 0,12 ct.; suspension ring in gold; with original ribbon. A very rare miniature, in the best jeweller’s quality; excellent condition. Dim.: 12 mm. I R!
A jewelled miniature of the Order in Gold, set with 62 diamonds, for a total of 0,105 ct.; centre medallion in gold with one ruby for a total of 0,12 ct.; suspension ring in gold; with original ribbon. A very rare miniature, in the best jeweller’s quality; excellent condition. Dim.: 12 mm. I R!

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Military Order of Freedom and Independence
A 1st Class Collar Set of the 2nd type, as awarded to foreign, high-ranking military dignitaries, belonged to Armeegeneral Heinz Kessler, former Minister of Defense of the German Democratic Republic: Collar Chain in gilt Silver composed of 16 oval medallions bearing the coat of arms of North Korea, 17 round medallions with waving borders, centered by a stylized flower, all connected by triple segments of chain; a larger, separate link in the form of North Korea’s coat of arms, fitted with ring and hook to mount it to the collar chain and to which to append the Order’s Badge, in the form of a red enameled five-pointed star, flanked by golden beams and an enameled flag of North Korea on top, bearing the motto “FOR THE FATHERLAND” in golden, Korean ideograms; round centre medallion, bearing the embossed image of a military commander leading an assault of troops, tanks and aircrafts; the reverse, fitted with a hook pointing downwards and raised Korean inscription; in the original case of issue with fitted inner compartment and Korean coat of arms in gilt metal to the outer lid. An outstandingly rare set, awarded to one of the most prominent military personalities of the Warsaw Pact, with an absolutely certain provenance, besides the lost award document; excellent condition. Biographical note: Heinz Kessler (1920-2017), born from a family of socialist-communist ideals, joined the communist youth movements; drafted in the Wehrmacht in 1940, in 1941 deserted consigning himself to the Soviet troops, fighting within units of the Red Army, until the end of hostilities with Germany (due to his desertion, his mother was convicted and sent to the Ravensbrück concentration camp until the end of the war). Once returned to Germany, he entrered the SED party, becoming a member of its Central committee, and beginning his career in the forming armed forces of the SBZ (Sovjetische Besatzungszone) and from 1949, the DDR. Appointed as chief of the Air Force and of the Aerial Defense in 1956 and in 1957, he became Deputy Minister of Defense. In 1967, promoted to Generaloberst, he became Chief of the DDR General Staff and member of the Supreme Defense Council of the Warsaw Pact, receiving also the appointment to Chief of the Main Political Direction of the NVA. In 1985, at the unexpected death of Armeegeneral Heinz Hoffmann, a short struggle began to take the post of Minister of Defense. At first, the hopes of the military establishment was towards Generaloberst Horst Stechbarth, a man of excellent military and human qualities, but Kessler was more linked to the “inner circle” of the SED and its political leaders and eventually he took the place of Minister. He was present to the last Honour Parade for the 4th Anniversary of the DDR on October 7th, 1989. Soon his career ended with the fall of Erich Honecker and his closest staff, after the turbulent session of the Central Committee, where Egon Krenz and his politica allies dismissed the SED’s “old guard” as a whole. Kessler was also arrested in 1990 and charged for his responsibilities and involvement in the death of DDR citizens attempting to leave the Republic. He was able not to serve all his inprisonment, due to his age and health. His later life was of intense activity in the support of former members and the traditions of the dissolved DDR armed forces and write books and essais in defense of his actions as a military and political leader, along with his deputy minister -later revealed as a Stasi-informant- Generaloberst Fritz Streletz (born 1926 still living). His rapidly failing health, needed to him to spend his last 3 years of life at a nursing home. Provenance: Armeegeneral Kessler’s son. Dim.: the collar, l. 95,0 cm.; the badge, dia. 60,0 mm., the suspension coat of arms, 37,0 x 27,0 mm. I RR!
A 1st Class Collar Set of the 2nd type, as awarded to foreign, high-ranking military dignitaries, belonged to Armeegeneral Heinz Kessler, former Minister of Defense of the German Democratic Republic: Collar Chain in gilt Silver composed of 16 oval medallions bearing the coat of arms of North Korea, 17 round medallions with waving borders, centered by a stylized flower, all connected by triple segments of chain; a larger, separate link in the form of North Korea’s coat of arms, fitted with ring and hook to mount it to the collar chain and to which to append the Order’s Badge, in the form of a red enameled five-pointed star, flanked by golden beams and an enameled flag of North Korea on top, bearing the motto “FOR THE FATHERLAND” in golden, Korean ideograms; round centre medallion, bearing the embossed image of a military commander leading an assault of troops, tanks and aircrafts; the reverse, fitted with a hook pointing downwards and raised Korean inscription; in the original case of issue with fitted inner compartment and Korean coat of arms in gilt metal to the outer lid. An outstandingly rare set, awarded to one of the most prominent military personalities of the Warsaw Pact, with an absolutely certain provenance, besides the lost award document; excellent condition. Biographical note: Heinz Kessler (1920-2017), born from a family of socialist-communist ideals, joined the communist youth movements; drafted in the Wehrmacht in 1940, in 1941 deserted consigning himself to the Soviet troops, fighting within units of the Red Army, until the end of hostilities with Germany (due to his desertion, his mother was convicted and sent to the Ravensbrück concentration camp until the end of the war). Once returned to Germany, he entrered the SED party, becoming a member of its Central committee, and beginning his career in the forming armed forces of the SBZ (Sovjetische Besatzungszone) and from 1949, the DDR. Appointed as chief of the Air Force and of the Aerial Defense in 1956 and in 1957, he became Deputy Minister of Defense. In 1967, promoted to Generaloberst, he became Chief of the DDR General Staff and member of the Supreme Defense Council of the Warsaw Pact, receiving also the appointment to Chief of the Main Political Direction of the NVA. In 1985, at the unexpected death of Armeegeneral Heinz Hoffmann, a short struggle began to take the post of Minister of Defense. At first, the hopes of the military establishment was towards Generaloberst Horst Stechbarth, a man of excellent military and human qualities, but Kessler was more linked to the “inner circle” of the SED and its political leaders and eventually he took the place of Minister. He was present to the last Honour Parade for the 4th Anniversary of the DDR on October 7th, 1989. Soon his career ended with the fall of Erich Honecker and his closest staff, after the turbulent session of the Central Committee, where Egon Krenz and his politica allies dismissed the SED’s “old guard” as a whole. Kessler was also arrested in 1990 and charged for his responsibilities and involvement in the death of DDR citizens attempting to leave the Republic. He was able not to serve all his inprisonment, due to his age and health. His later life was of intense activity in the support of former members and the traditions of the dissolved DDR armed forces and write books and essais in defense of his actions as a military and political leader, along with his deputy minister -later revealed as a Stasi-informant- Generaloberst Fritz Streletz (born 1926 still living). His rapidly failing health, needed to him to spend his last 3 years of life at a nursing home. Provenance: Armeegeneral Kessler’s son. Dim.: the collar, l. 95,0 cm.; the badge, dia. 60,0 mm., the suspension coat of arms, 37,0 x 27,0 mm. I RR!

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Merit Order of the National Flag
A 1st Class Collar Set of the 2nd type, as awarded to foreign dignitaries, with the rank of ministers upwards, belonged to Armeegeneral Heinz Kessler, former Minister of Defense of the German Democratic Republic: collar chain in gilt silver composed of 16 oval medallions bearing the coat of arms of North Korea, 17 round medallions with waving borders, centered by a stylized flower, all connected by triple segments of chain; a larger, separate link in the form of North Korea’s coat of arms, fitted with ring and hook to mount it to the collar chain and to which to append the Order’s Badge made of gilt Silver in the form of a reversed, five-pointed beaming star, each tip, with triple ball-finial, flanked by polished beams; the centre bearing a five pointed star, within enameled border with the colours of the Korean flag; the reverse, fitted with a hook pointing downwards and raised Korean inscription with the indication of the class “1”; in the original case of issue with fitted inner compartment and Korean coat of arms in gilt metal to the outer lid; with the original award document dated July 14th, 1988 (decision of the Central Committee, in the name of Comrade Kim Il-Sung) and the date of the award, on July 15th; in the original, dark brown leather folder. An outstandingly rare set, awarded to one of the most prominent military personalities of the Warsaw Pact, with an absolutely certain provenance, also proven by the award document; excellent condition. Biographical note: Heinz Kessler (1920-2017), born from a family of socialist-communist ideals, joined the communist youth movements; drafted in the Wehrmacht in 1940, in 1941 deserted consigning himself to the Soviet troops, fighting within units of the Red Army, until the end of hostilities with Germany (due to his desertion, his mother was convicted and sent to the Ravensbrück concentration camp until the end of the war). Once returned to Germany, he entrered the SED party, becoming a member of its Central committee, and beginning his career in the forming armed forces of the SBZ (Sovjetische Besatzungszone) and from 1949, the DDR. Appointed as chief of the Air Force and of the Aerial Defense in 1956 and in 1957, he became Deputy Minister of Defense. In 1967, promoted to Generaloberst, he became Chief of the DDR General Staff and member of the Supreme Defense Council of the Warsaw Pact, receiving also the appointment to Chief of the Main Political Direction of the NVA. In 1985, at the unexpected death of Armeegeneral Heinz Hoffmann, a short struggle began to take the post of Minister of Defense. At first, the hopes of the military establishment was towards Generaloberst Horst Stechbarth, a man of excellent military and human qualities, but Kessler was more linked to the “inner circle” of the SED and its political leaders and eventually he took the place of Minister. He was present to the last Honour Parade for the 4th Anniversary of the DDR on October 7th, 1989. Soon his career ended with the fall of Erich Honecker and his closest staff, after the turbulent session of the Central Committee, where Egon Krenz and his politica allies dismissed the SED’s “old guard” as a whole. Kessler was also arrested in 1990 and charged for his responsibilities and involvement in the death of DDR citizens attempting to leave the Republic. He was able not to serve all his inprisonment, due to his age and health. His later life was of intense activity in the support of former members and the traditions of the dissolved DDR armed forces and write books and essais in defense of his actions as a military and political leader, along with his deputy minister later revealed as a Stasi-informant Generaloberst Fritz Streletz (born 1926 still living). His rapidly failing health, needed to him to spend his last 3 years of life at a nursing home. provenance: Armeegeneral’s Kessler’s son. Dim.: the collar, l. 95,0 cm.; the badge, dia. 60,0 mm., the suspension coat of arms, 37,0 x 27,0 mm. I RR!
A 1st Class Collar Set of the 2nd type, as awarded to foreign dignitaries, with the rank of ministers upwards, belonged to Armeegeneral Heinz Kessler, former Minister of Defense of the German Democratic Republic: collar chain in gilt silver composed of 16 oval medallions bearing the coat of arms of North Korea, 17 round medallions with waving borders, centered by a stylized flower, all connected by triple segments of chain; a larger, separate link in the form of North Korea’s coat of arms, fitted with ring and hook to mount it to the collar chain and to which to append the Order’s Badge made of gilt Silver in the form of a reversed, five-pointed beaming star, each tip, with triple ball-finial, flanked by polished beams; the centre bearing a five pointed star, within enameled border with the colours of the Korean flag; the reverse, fitted with a hook pointing downwards and raised Korean inscription with the indication of the class “1”; in the original case of issue with fitted inner compartment and Korean coat of arms in gilt metal to the outer lid; with the original award document dated July 14th, 1988 (decision of the Central Committee, in the name of Comrade Kim Il-Sung) and the date of the award, on July 15th; in the original, dark brown leather folder. An outstandingly rare set, awarded to one of the most prominent military personalities of the Warsaw Pact, with an absolutely certain provenance, also proven by the award document; excellent condition. Biographical note: Heinz Kessler (1920-2017), born from a family of socialist-communist ideals, joined the communist youth movements; drafted in the Wehrmacht in 1940, in 1941 deserted consigning himself to the Soviet troops, fighting within units of the Red Army, until the end of hostilities with Germany (due to his desertion, his mother was convicted and sent to the Ravensbrück concentration camp until the end of the war). Once returned to Germany, he entrered the SED party, becoming a member of its Central committee, and beginning his career in the forming armed forces of the SBZ (Sovjetische Besatzungszone) and from 1949, the DDR. Appointed as chief of the Air Force and of the Aerial Defense in 1956 and in 1957, he became Deputy Minister of Defense. In 1967, promoted to Generaloberst, he became Chief of the DDR General Staff and member of the Supreme Defense Council of the Warsaw Pact, receiving also the appointment to Chief of the Main Political Direction of the NVA. In 1985, at the unexpected death of Armeegeneral Heinz Hoffmann, a short struggle began to take the post of Minister of Defense. At first, the hopes of the military establishment was towards Generaloberst Horst Stechbarth, a man of excellent military and human qualities, but Kessler was more linked to the “inner circle” of the SED and its political leaders and eventually he took the place of Minister. He was present to the last Honour Parade for the 4th Anniversary of the DDR on October 7th, 1989. Soon his career ended with the fall of Erich Honecker and his closest staff, after the turbulent session of the Central Committee, where Egon Krenz and his politica allies dismissed the SED’s “old guard” as a whole. Kessler was also arrested in 1990 and charged for his responsibilities and involvement in the death of DDR citizens attempting to leave the Republic. He was able not to serve all his inprisonment, due to his age and health. His later life was of intense activity in the support of former members and the traditions of the dissolved DDR armed forces and write books and essais in defense of his actions as a military and political leader, along with his deputy minister later revealed as a Stasi-informant Generaloberst Fritz Streletz (born 1926 still living). His rapidly failing health, needed to him to spend his last 3 years of life at a nursing home. provenance: Armeegeneral’s Kessler’s son. Dim.: the collar, l. 95,0 cm.; the badge, dia. 60,0 mm., the suspension coat of arms, 37,0 x 27,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of the Lion of Malawi
A complete set to the Grand Cordon class of the Order in Silver and gilt Silver: the collar composed of six gilt calligraphic “LM” monograms (”Lion Malawi”) highlighted in black enamel and six gilt lions passant, with red enameled tongues; gilt silver badge of the Order as a cross of maltese type, the arms enameled in black and bordered in green; gilt silver centre medallion bearing the embossed face of a lion, within red enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto “UNITY AND FREEDOM” in gilt lettering, round upper loop and circular suspension ring; Breast Star as a reverse pentagon of waving gilt rays superimposed by a silver star composed of five larger and five smaller, faceted, trianngular rays, gilt centre medallion with the embossed face of a lion within red enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto; the reverrse with “frosted” finish and mirror-polished countermedallion bearing the horizontally arranged maker’s escutcheon of Spink & Son, London; broad, vertical pin; complete with the original, full-length sash ribbon with bow; in the original wine-red morocco presentation case, the lid bearing the gold embossed inscription “ORDER OF THE LION OF MALAWI”; red velvet, fitted inner compartment, ivory-white, silk inner cushion, with maker’s mark of Spink & Son, London. A beautiful, early set of the highest class of this Order instituted in 1967 by president Kamzu Banda, discontinued in 2008, excellent condition. Provenance: the property of the Earls of Airlie. Dim.: the collar, l. 96,0 cm; the badge, 65,0 x 65,0 mm.; the star, dia. 75,0 mm.
A complete set to the Grand Cordon class of the Order in Silver and gilt Silver: the collar composed of six gilt calligraphic “LM” monograms (”Lion Malawi”) highlighted in black enamel and six gilt lions passant, with red enameled tongues; gilt silver badge of the Order as a cross of maltese type, the arms enameled in black and bordered in green; gilt silver centre medallion bearing the embossed face of a lion, within red enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto “UNITY AND FREEDOM” in gilt lettering, round upper loop and circular suspension ring; Breast Star as a reverse pentagon of waving gilt rays superimposed by a silver star composed of five larger and five smaller, faceted, trianngular rays, gilt centre medallion with the embossed face of a lion within red enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto; the reverrse with “frosted” finish and mirror-polished countermedallion bearing the horizontally arranged maker’s escutcheon of Spink & Son, London; broad, vertical pin; complete with the original, full-length sash ribbon with bow; in the original wine-red morocco presentation case, the lid bearing the gold embossed inscription “ORDER OF THE LION OF MALAWI”; red velvet, fitted inner compartment, ivory-white, silk inner cushion, with maker’s mark of Spink & Son, London. A beautiful, early set of the highest class of this Order instituted in 1967 by president Kamzu Banda, discontinued in 2008, excellent condition. Provenance: the property of the Earls of Airlie. Dim.: the collar, l. 96,0 cm; the badge, 65,0 x 65,0 mm.; the star, dia. 75,0 mm.

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The Illustrious Order of the Defender of the Realm
A Knight’s Grand Commander’s Collar of the Order (or “Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara”- “SMN”): gilt Silver chain, composed of 11 round, blue enameled medallions bearing the coat of arms of the various regions forming the state, done in finest enamel miniature, mounted within elaborate, ornamental pattern; 10 decorative links surmounted by the crescent and star, all connected by short elements of chain made of round rings and a larger, breast ornament, also surmounted by the crescent and star to which the gilt Silver Order’s Badge is appended, as a white enameled 11-pointed star flanked by crescents with star; white enameled centre medallion with separately- made and applied Royal Malaysian crown with enameled details and around, the Order’s motto written either in Arabic calligraphy and European characters. A beautiful, extremely rare set of the highest class of this Order instituted in 1966, limited to a maximum of 25 living knights; excellent condition. Dim.: The collar, l. 102,0 cm.; the badge, 82,0 x 78,0 mm. I RR!
A Knight’s Grand Commander’s Collar of the Order (or “Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara”- “SMN”): gilt Silver chain, composed of 11 round, blue enameled medallions bearing the coat of arms of the various regions forming the state, done in finest enamel miniature, mounted within elaborate, ornamental pattern; 10 decorative links surmounted by the crescent and star, all connected by short elements of chain made of round rings and a larger, breast ornament, also surmounted by the crescent and star to which the gilt Silver Order’s Badge is appended, as a white enameled 11-pointed star flanked by crescents with star; white enameled centre medallion with separately- made and applied Royal Malaysian crown with enameled details and around, the Order’s motto written either in Arabic calligraphy and European characters. A beautiful, extremely rare set of the highest class of this Order instituted in 1966, limited to a maximum of 25 living knights; excellent condition. Dim.: The collar, l. 102,0 cm.; the badge, 82,0 x 78,0 mm. I RR!

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Sovereign Order of Malta
A Knight’s Cross of the Order in Gold with white enameled arms, flanked by fleurs de lys, enclosed in an elaborate frame of artistically bent and twisted gold wire, ending with a small sphaerical appendant below; on top, the typical lilied crown with suspension loop as a stylized rosette; ribbon ring with riveted ends, enriched by a beautifully formed, embossed bow with chiseled details; with black, silk ribbon. A rare decoration of probable Italian manufacture, in the typical, reduced size, from the 1st quarter of the 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 45,0 x 18,0 mm. I RR!
A Knight’s Cross of the Order in Gold with white enameled arms, flanked by fleurs de lys, enclosed in an elaborate frame of artistically bent and twisted gold wire, ending with a small sphaerical appendant below; on top, the typical lilied crown with suspension loop as a stylized rosette; ribbon ring with riveted ends, enriched by a beautifully formed, embossed bow with chiseled details; with black, silk ribbon. A rare decoration of probable Italian manufacture, in the typical, reduced size, from the 1st quarter of the 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 45,0 x 18,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of the Knights of St. John
A complete, jewelled group to a Dame of this semi-autonomous branch of the Malta Order, active in the USA, awarded and belonged to the famous actress Shirley Temple: Cross of the Order in gilt Silver and white enamel on both sides; upper crown of Royal type, set with brilliants, rubies and emeralds to the obverse face, grooved ribbon ring with beaded borders and original, red silk neck ribbon; in the original, deep-sea-blue morocco case of issue with fitted inner compartment, the lid with gold embossed “Knights of Malta” and “Shirley Temple Black” in Gothic script, together with an enameled miniature in gold, with ribbon, two enameled lapel miniatures with long pin and a further miniature in silver, set with tiny diamonds, also fitted with long pin; TOGETHER, the robe as a red mantle with white order’s cross, white silk collar and front borders; guarantee certificate of provenance and authenticity of the hereby offered pieces, being from the property of the actress. A beautiful, precious set, belonged to a famous American actress and testimony of the “struggle” between the Malta Order and its various autonomous and even self-styled branches; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 78,0 x 49,0 mm. the miniature, 25,0 x 14,0 mm. I RR!
A complete, jewelled group to a Dame of this semi-autonomous branch of the Malta Order, active in the USA, awarded and belonged to the famous actress Shirley Temple: Cross of the Order in gilt Silver and white enamel on both sides; upper crown of Royal type, set with brilliants, rubies and emeralds to the obverse face, grooved ribbon ring with beaded borders and original, red silk neck ribbon; in the original, deep-sea-blue morocco case of issue with fitted inner compartment, the lid with gold embossed “Knights of Malta” and “Shirley Temple Black” in Gothic script, together with an enameled miniature in gold, with ribbon, two enameled lapel miniatures with long pin and a further miniature in silver, set with tiny diamonds, also fitted with long pin; TOGETHER, the robe as a red mantle with white order’s cross, white silk collar and front borders; guarantee certificate of provenance and authenticity of the hereby offered pieces, being from the property of the actress. A beautiful, precious set, belonged to a famous American actress and testimony of the “struggle” between the Malta Order and its various autonomous and even self-styled branches; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 78,0 x 49,0 mm. the miniature, 25,0 x 14,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of the Mexican Eagle
A Collar of the Order in gilt Silver, composed of 15 crowned monograms “MIM”, the crowns with enameled details and 15 “Mexican” eagles with green enameled cactus and snake, all linked by segments of chain made of oval, closed rings; the forward, centre crowned monogram with appended Order’s badge in the form of the Mexican Eagle, this, excellently chiseled and detailed, resting on green enameled cactus and holding the green enameled snake in the beak and crossed sceptres; above, the Mexican, Imperial crown with enameled details; round suspension ring, linked to the reverse of the above mentioned, crowned monogram. An exceedingly rare collar of the highest historical relevance, awarded as a special class of the Order to foreign sovereigns and to 12 Mexicans only, as a token of exceptional grace of the Emperor for outstanding, signaled deeds; a piece of the finest manufacture, excellent condition, with light signs of wear adding even more interest to it. provenance: the estate of Johann Count von Khevenhüller. Johann Carl, Graf Khevenhüller-Metsch (1839-1905), was Rittmeister 1st Class in the Imperial Mexican Cavalry Corps. On his return to Austria, he took with him some of the personal belongings of the Emperor on his behalf and from the Imperial Chancellery this collar, was one of the Emperor’s personal pieces or one of the few at the Imperial Chancellery’s disposal for award. The collar used to be exposed in the familie’s castle museum for a long period. Dim.: l. of the chain 104,0 cm.; the badge, 64,0 x 55,0 mm. Bibliography: David A. Olvera Ayes “100 Condecoraciones Mexicanas Heroismo y Honor”, Mexico City, Secretarìa de la Defensa Nacional, 2017, pages 274 - 281. I RR!
A Collar of the Order in gilt Silver, composed of 15 crowned monograms “MIM”, the crowns with enameled details and 15 “Mexican” eagles with green enameled cactus and snake, all linked by segments of chain made of oval, closed rings; the forward, centre crowned monogram with appended Order’s badge in the form of the Mexican Eagle, this, excellently chiseled and detailed, resting on green enameled cactus and holding the green enameled snake in the beak and crossed sceptres; above, the Mexican, Imperial crown with enameled details; round suspension ring, linked to the reverse of the above mentioned, crowned monogram. An exceedingly rare collar of the highest historical relevance, awarded as a special class of the Order to foreign sovereigns and to 12 Mexicans only, as a token of exceptional grace of the Emperor for outstanding, signaled deeds; a piece of the finest manufacture, excellent condition, with light signs of wear adding even more interest to it. provenance: the estate of Johann Count von Khevenhüller. Johann Carl, Graf Khevenhüller-Metsch (1839-1905), was Rittmeister 1st Class in the Imperial Mexican Cavalry Corps. On his return to Austria, he took with him some of the personal belongings of the Emperor on his behalf and from the Imperial Chancellery this collar, was one of the Emperor’s personal pieces or one of the few at the Imperial Chancellery’s disposal for award. The collar used to be exposed in the familie’s castle museum for a long period. Dim.: l. of the chain 104,0 cm.; the badge, 64,0 x 55,0 mm. Bibliography: David A. Olvera Ayes “100 Condecoraciones Mexicanas Heroismo y Honor”, Mexico City, Secretarìa de la Defensa Nacional, 2017, pages 274 - 281. I RR!

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Order of the Mexican Eagle
A Grand Cross Badge of the Order in silver Gilt: the eagle, resting on a light-green enameled cactus, holding a green enameled snake in the beak, its body obliquely running to the obverse; crossed sword and scepter; hinged, upper crown with enameled details; the orb surmounted by a fleur de lys, smooth suspension ring; with a length of original, sash riband. A most rare, beautifully-made piece of this scarcely awarded class of the highest order of the short-lived empire ruled by Maximilian of Habsburg, younger brother of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria; excellent condition. Dim.: 68,0 x 39,0 mm. I RR!
A Grand Cross Badge of the Order in silver Gilt: the eagle, resting on a light-green enameled cactus, holding a green enameled snake in the beak, its body obliquely running to the obverse; crossed sword and scepter; hinged, upper crown with enameled details; the orb surmounted by a fleur de lys, smooth suspension ring; with a length of original, sash riband. A most rare, beautifully-made piece of this scarcely awarded class of the highest order of the short-lived empire ruled by Maximilian of Habsburg, younger brother of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria; excellent condition. Dim.: 68,0 x 39,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of Our Lady of Guadalupe
A Grand Cross Set: Sash Badge in Gold as a red enameled cross with green/white enameled border, flanked by polished, golden beams and surrounded by a golden laurel and palm wreath; obverse centre medallion with the polychrome enameled image of the Holy Virgin on yellow enameled ground, with golden beams; green enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “RELIGION INDEPENDENCIA UNION”; white enameled reverse centre medallion, bearing the motto “AL MERITO Y VIRTUDES” (the correct motto of this order, when of “Imperial” type) within green enameled border; hinged upper link as a crowned, golden, chiseled eagle with open wings, holding a snake and resting on a cactus; grooved, suspension ring; with the original, full length sash; Breast Star in gilt Silver the rays alternated with polished rays and imitating the sequins; the centre as the badge’s obverse in gold and enamels; polished reverse with maker’s escutcheon of Lemaitre, Paris and vertical pin; TOGETHER, the original award document to Count Prosper de Chasseloup-Loubat, dated April 10th 1864, with the original signature of the Emperor. An extremely rare group, especially when in Gold, with a sound provenance, excellent quality and condition. Dim.: the badge, 84,0 x 56,0 mm.; the star, Dia. 82,0 mm. Note: Prosper de Chasseloup-Loubat (18051873), descended from a distinguished, noble Huguenot family, converted to catholicism in the 17th Century, was also godson of Napoleon I and his first wife Josephine. Having received a higher education and thanks to the influent relationships of his father, he was able to enter in the State Council, where his administrative and political career started. Many times elected to the legislative assembly, he was also appointed MInister of the Navy and of the Colonies. I RR!
A Grand Cross Set: Sash Badge in Gold as a red enameled cross with green/white enameled border, flanked by polished, golden beams and surrounded by a golden laurel and palm wreath; obverse centre medallion with the polychrome enameled image of the Holy Virgin on yellow enameled ground, with golden beams; green enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “RELIGION INDEPENDENCIA UNION”; white enameled reverse centre medallion, bearing the motto “AL MERITO Y VIRTUDES” (the correct motto of this order, when of “Imperial” type) within green enameled border; hinged upper link as a crowned, golden, chiseled eagle with open wings, holding a snake and resting on a cactus; grooved, suspension ring; with the original, full length sash; Breast Star in gilt Silver the rays alternated with polished rays and imitating the sequins; the centre as the badge’s obverse in gold and enamels; polished reverse with maker’s escutcheon of Lemaitre, Paris and vertical pin; TOGETHER, the original award document to Count Prosper de Chasseloup-Loubat, dated April 10th 1864, with the original signature of the Emperor. An extremely rare group, especially when in Gold, with a sound provenance, excellent quality and condition. Dim.: the badge, 84,0 x 56,0 mm.; the star, Dia. 82,0 mm. Note: Prosper de Chasseloup-Loubat (18051873), descended from a distinguished, noble Huguenot family, converted to catholicism in the 17th Century, was also godson of Napoleon I and his first wife Josephine. Having received a higher education and thanks to the influent relationships of his father, he was able to enter in the State Council, where his administrative and political career started. Many times elected to the legislative assembly, he was also appointed MInister of the Navy and of the Colonies. I RR!

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National Order of Merit
A Special Class “Mariscal Francisco Solano Lopez” Collar, composed of 7 Golden links made as the Order’s badge, with enameled details and 7 Silver links made as the Order’s Breast Star, all linked by means of thin chainlets; Badge of the Order in gilt Silver: five pointed, white enameled, gold bordered star, flanked by straight, polished rays and surrounded by green enameled laurel and palm wreath; centre medallion with bust of General F. Solano Lopez, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the inscription “MARISCAL FRANCISO SOLANO LOPEZ HONOR ET GLORIA”; reverse medallion with the year “1865” on pebbled ground, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto “PRAEMIVM MERITI”; above a waving scroll forming the upper loop, linked to a horizontal laurel wreath; upper, moulded, tapering suspension ring. An extremely rare collar of the class, once awarded to heads of state only; excellent condition. Dim.: the collar 73,0 cm, the badge 110,0x73,0 mm. I R!
A Special Class “Mariscal Francisco Solano Lopez” Collar, composed of 7 Golden links made as the Order’s badge, with enameled details and 7 Silver links made as the Order’s Breast Star, all linked by means of thin chainlets; Badge of the Order in gilt Silver: five pointed, white enameled, gold bordered star, flanked by straight, polished rays and surrounded by green enameled laurel and palm wreath; centre medallion with bust of General F. Solano Lopez, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the inscription “MARISCAL FRANCISO SOLANO LOPEZ HONOR ET GLORIA”; reverse medallion with the year “1865” on pebbled ground, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto “PRAEMIVM MERITI”; above a waving scroll forming the upper loop, linked to a horizontal laurel wreath; upper, moulded, tapering suspension ring. An extremely rare collar of the class, once awarded to heads of state only; excellent condition. Dim.: the collar 73,0 cm, the badge 110,0x73,0 mm. I R!

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National Order of Merit
A Gran Cordon (Collar) set of the Order: composed of 7 silver Gilt and enameled badges and 5 Silver stars of the Order, linked by thin chains of oval rings; to which the badge is appended as a large, gilt-silver white enameld 5-pointed star with ball finials, flanked by straight bundles of rays and surrounded by a green enameled palm and laurel wreath; golden centre medallion bearing the embossed head of a roaring lion, within blue enameled outer circlet enriched by the Order’s motto “HONOR ET GLORIA” in golden lettering; golden reverse centre medallion with the year “1939” in raised characters on finely pebbled ground, within blue enameled outer circlet, bearing the inscription “PRAEMIVM MERITI”; elaborate suspension as two scrolling ribands joining to the top, where is hinged a horizontal, green enameled laurel wreath with sphaerical upper loop with link rings to append the badge to the collar. A highly rare Grand Cordon class of this attractive order, as awarded to heads of state only, excellent condition. Dim.: the collar, l. 92,0 cm. width 50,0mm.; the badge, 104,0 x 65,0 mm. I R!
A Gran Cordon (Collar) set of the Order: composed of 7 silver Gilt and enameled badges and 5 Silver stars of the Order, linked by thin chains of oval rings; to which the badge is appended as a large, gilt-silver white enameld 5-pointed star with ball finials, flanked by straight bundles of rays and surrounded by a green enameled palm and laurel wreath; golden centre medallion bearing the embossed head of a roaring lion, within blue enameled outer circlet enriched by the Order’s motto “HONOR ET GLORIA” in golden lettering; golden reverse centre medallion with the year “1939” in raised characters on finely pebbled ground, within blue enameled outer circlet, bearing the inscription “PRAEMIVM MERITI”; elaborate suspension as two scrolling ribands joining to the top, where is hinged a horizontal, green enameled laurel wreath with sphaerical upper loop with link rings to append the badge to the collar. A highly rare Grand Cordon class of this attractive order, as awarded to heads of state only, excellent condition. Dim.: the collar, l. 92,0 cm. width 50,0mm.; the badge, 104,0 x 65,0 mm. I R!

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Royal Order of Netherlands
An embroidered Breast Star of the Order: 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. Dia.: 97,0 mm. II RR!
An embroidered Breast Star of the Order: 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. Dia.: 97,0 mm. II RR!

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The Order of Said (Wisam al-Saidi)
A group of Grand Cordon of the Order “with jewels”; Collar of the order, made by 12 links with gilt-silver crowns on silver laurel wreaths; 12 links with gilt-silver dagger of Jambiya type, resting on crossed swords pointing downwards; centre and rear links also with crowned, gilt-silver Jambiya on crossed swords, resting on silver laurel wreath; Badge of the order with 8 green enameled, stylized leaves, flanked by 8 gilt-silver sword’s blades, the upper, supporting the upper, sultane’s crown; red enameled centre medallion with Arabic inscription, within outer circlet set with brilliant-cut, white pastes; Breast Star with 13 gilt-silver groups of three rays, set with brilliant-cut, white pastes, flanked by 13 gilt-silver blade-like rays, with waved tips; green enameled, gilt-silver centre medallion with calligraphic Arabic inscription; gilt-silver outer circlet, set with brilliant-cut ruby-red pastes; the reverse, with vertical pin. An outstandingly rare set of the highest order of Oman, in this class awarded to royals and heads of state only, made in the finest, probably British quality. Excellent condition. Dim.: the Collar, 53,5 cm.; the badge, 53,0 mm.; the star, 80,0 mm. I RR!
A group of Grand Cordon of the Order “with jewels”; Collar of the order, made by 12 links with gilt-silver crowns on silver laurel wreaths; 12 links with gilt-silver dagger of Jambiya type, resting on crossed swords pointing downwards; centre and rear links also with crowned, gilt-silver Jambiya on crossed swords, resting on silver laurel wreath; Badge of the order with 8 green enameled, stylized leaves, flanked by 8 gilt-silver sword’s blades, the upper, supporting the upper, sultane’s crown; red enameled centre medallion with Arabic inscription, within outer circlet set with brilliant-cut, white pastes; Breast Star with 13 gilt-silver groups of three rays, set with brilliant-cut, white pastes, flanked by 13 gilt-silver blade-like rays, with waved tips; green enameled, gilt-silver centre medallion with calligraphic Arabic inscription; gilt-silver outer circlet, set with brilliant-cut ruby-red pastes; the reverse, with vertical pin. An outstandingly rare set of the highest order of Oman, in this class awarded to royals and heads of state only, made in the finest, probably British quality. Excellent condition. Dim.: the Collar, 53,5 cm.; the badge, 53,0 mm.; the star, 80,0 mm. I RR!

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The Order of Oman (Wisam AlOman), Military Division, founded by Sultan Qaboos on 23rd July 1970
Collar of the Order, Military Division, in Silver, composed by 13 “o” links; 13 ornamental links of a moresque pattern, all connected by short sections of chain; the 13th “O” link, fitted with round loop to which the Silver Badge is appended, as a red enameled, six-pointed star of peculiar, moresque design, bordered with brilliants and flanked by the Sultanate symbol of the Jambiya dagger and crossed blades; centre medallion with embossed, calligraphic, Arab inscription, within border set with brilliants; green enameled outer circlet, bearing long calligraphic Arab inscription; smooth, concave reverse; in the original, large, red presentation case, with ivory colour, fitted inner compartment. A most rare group set of Oman’s second ranking chivalric order, of the type reserved to foreign, highest ranking military dignitaries; excellent condition. Dim.: the collar, 124,0 cm.; the badge, 100,0 x 86,0 mm. Note: the order was instituted in 1913 and after having been discontinued, it was reinstituted in today’s form in 1982, as the hereby offered piece. I RR!
Collar of the Order, Military Division, in Silver, composed by 13 “o” links; 13 ornamental links of a moresque pattern, all connected by short sections of chain; the 13th “O” link, fitted with round loop to which the Silver Badge is appended, as a red enameled, six-pointed star of peculiar, moresque design, bordered with brilliants and flanked by the Sultanate symbol of the Jambiya dagger and crossed blades; centre medallion with embossed, calligraphic, Arab inscription, within border set with brilliants; green enameled outer circlet, bearing long calligraphic Arab inscription; smooth, concave reverse; in the original, large, red presentation case, with ivory colour, fitted inner compartment. A most rare group set of Oman’s second ranking chivalric order, of the type reserved to foreign, highest ranking military dignitaries; excellent condition. Dim.: the collar, 124,0 cm.; the badge, 100,0 x 86,0 mm. Note: the order was instituted in 1913 and after having been discontinued, it was reinstituted in today’s form in 1982, as the hereby offered piece. I RR!

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The Order of Oman (Wisam AlOman), Military Division, founded by Sultan Qaboos on 23rd July 1970
Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, instituted in 1821. Sash Badge, 71x58 mm, White GOLD, 50.6 g., hallmarked “18”, maker’s mark “A&l”, one side enameled, original suspension device, ring and long sash. Breast Star, 80 mm, 138.6 g., White GOLD, hallmarked “18”, maker’s mark “A&l”, one side enameled, reverse with vertical tapered pin, together with very large miniature, 37x30 mm., 11.7 g., White GOLD, hallmarked “18”, maker’s mark “A&l”, enameled, original ribbon and lapel bar, in red case of issue by “Asprey, london” with silvered monogram on the lid. An extremely rare set, of best jeweler’s quality, in mint condition! I RR!
Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, instituted in 1821. Sash Badge, 71x58 mm, White GOLD, 50.6 g., hallmarked “18”, maker’s mark “A&l”, one side enameled, original suspension device, ring and long sash. Breast Star, 80 mm, 138.6 g., White GOLD, hallmarked “18”, maker’s mark “A&l”, one side enameled, reverse with vertical tapered pin, together with very large miniature, 37x30 mm., 11.7 g., White GOLD, hallmarked “18”, maker’s mark “A&l”, enameled, original ribbon and lapel bar, in red case of issue by “Asprey, london” with silvered monogram on the lid. An extremely rare set, of best jeweler’s quality, in mint condition! I RR!