Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 certificate_of_authenticity mothing evident on the Army

mothing evident on the Army green cloth backer

A clasp constructed of bronzed zink

round medallions constructed of bronze

the top left panel is embossed with ESBIT 7310-12-121-1689 and an image of the stove in use

(Semnul distinctiv pentru invalizi)

Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 certificate_of_authenticity mothing evident on the ArmyInstituted March 14, 1319 by Pope John XXII. A rare and beautiful star, comprising a silver eight point star with clusters of smooth rays, the central medallion in Gold featuring a red and white enamelled Latin cross encircled by a Gold wreath, the reverse offers a dual prong vertical suspension, with six rivets on the base to affix the cross and wreath, the star measures 75. 1 mm (w) x 74. 1 mm (h), weighs 45. 29 grams, enamels intact, light patina