Italy, Duchy of Parma. A Civil Merit Order of St. Louis, Knight Auction 1980 by Rudolf Souva

1980 by Rudolf Souva

24-7-17 to 26-7-16

including an insignia tab bearing hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire double Sig runes

8mm x 18mm

case measures 57x67mm and is in extremely fine condition

Italy, Duchy of Parma. A Civil Merit Order of St. Louis, Knight Auction 1980 by Rudolf SouvaInstituted December 22, 1836. In 18K Gold, a delicate decoration presenting white enamel arms with multicoloured medallion depicting St. Louis, the reverse offers a three fleur de lis on a blue enamelled field, surmounted by a hollow crown, measures 43. 18mm (w) x 62. 55 mm (h), weighs 12. 43 grams including replacement ribbon, enamel damage throughout the arms and reverse medallion, a scarce decoration in very fine condition.