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Auction: 1005 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 136

Vatican, Holy See, Order of Christ, A Superb and Rare Second Quarter of the 19th Century Collar Badge, by Tanfini, Rome, 145mm including crown and trophy of arms suspension x 40mm, gold and enamel, with a diamond insert in the trophy of arms breastplate, maker´s cartouche on reverse, minor contact marks to base, extremely fine and a fine specimen of the goldsmith´s art exhibiting superb workmanship, with the trophy unusually rich in arms Estimate £ 2,000-2,500 Consisting of one class only, this Order is reserved almost exclusively for Roman Catholic Sovereigns and Heads of State, and the insignia comprises a Badge worn from a Collar, and a Breast Star.

Sold for
£2,800