Order of St. Stephen
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Knight Grand Cross Star. Breast star, 77 mm., gilt Copper, with applied arms, set with red enamel, bright polished beams with florentine flowers, the reverse with medium pin and two side-hooks. A beautiful star of modern quality, it is the most illustrious and ancient order of Tuscany, instituted by Cosimo de Medici, seigneur of Florence and 1st Duke of Tuscany. Superb and in mint condition! IIt was awarded firstly to military of the highest rank for their merits in fighting the moors in defence of Christianity and of the Commerce, besides humanitarian merits also. It was reinstituted by the Grand Duke Ferdinand III. Its chapel in Pisa is adorned with the flags and coats-of-arms of the ancient knights.
Country: ITALY - TOSCANA
Country: ITALY - TOSCANA
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Order of St. Stephen
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