Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 Archive measures 29mm (w) x 34mm

measures 29mm (w) x 34mm (h)

with drawings showing details of their furniture and decoration

Measuring 210 mm (w) x 145 mm (h)

6 mm x 60 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 Archive measures 29mm (w) x 34mmInstituted March 14, 1319 by Pope John XXII. A rare and beautiful star, comprising a silver eight point star with clusters of smooth rays, the central medallion in Gold featuring a red and white enamelled Latin cross encircled by a Gold wreath, the reverse offers a dual prong vertical suspension, with six rivets on the base to affix the cross and wreath, the star measures 75. 1 mm (w) x 74. 1 mm (h), weighs 45. 29 grams, enamels intact, light patina