Early Breast Star of the Order, from the beginning of 19th Century, 78 mm, smooth Silver rays of convex type and round tips, the centre with the Order’s cross in Gold, with fine chisel-work under the red, translucent enamel, within a golden outer circlet in the form of a thick laurel wreath, the reverse, fitted with pin. A beautiful, most rare star of the highest order of the Holy See, almost excellent condition and fine, blue-grey patina. I RR!