Italy, Grand Duchy Of Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Stephen, Embroidered Star, C.1830 Archive measuring 46 mm (w) x

measuring 46 mm (w) x 72 mm (h)

the inside circle of the rosette in purple

7th Avenue & 50th Street

all are extremely fine

a Lemaitre makers mark on catch as well

Italy, Grand Duchy Of Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Stephen, Embroidered Star, C.1830 Archive measuring 46 mm (w) x(Sacro Militare Ordine di Santo Stefano Papa e Martire). Instituted 1561. An early and embroidered Maltese Cross with red cloth arms and bullion wire border, the center features 8 smooth sequins and thin bullion coils, the reverse is reinforced with a paper backing, measures 63. 40mm (w) x 62. 05mm (h), weighs 1. 6 grams, areas of fraying at each arm tip, one smooth missing from the center, cracks and staining to reverse backing, however, a rare