Italy, Duchy of Tuscany. A Military Order of St. Stephen, Commander Cross. certificate_of_authenticity security & guard companies insignia

security & guard companies insignia

wreath gilded

They were financed exclusively through donations (in the form of the sale of postcards)

Portugiesisches Heer (Portuguese Army)

the other strap with its ends stitched together

Italy, Duchy of Tuscany. A Military Order of St. Stephen, Commander Cross. certificate_of_authenticity security & guard companies insignia(Sacro Militare Ordine di Santo Stefano Papa e Martire). Instituted in 1561. In silver gilt, the Maltese cross in red enamel, fleur de lys in each quadrant, measuring 77 mm (h) x 47 mm (w) inclusive of crown suspension, on original neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Saint Stephen was originally founded by Cosimo I de'Medici, First Grand Duke of Tuscany, in commemoration of his victory over the French in August 1554. It was