Italy, Duchy Of Parma. An Order Of Constantine Of St.george, Grand Cross Star, C.1880 Auction 5 mm in length x

5 mm in length x 22 mm deep

41 mm long knurled pin

constructed in patinated and silvered tombac

Iron with a gold-coloured gilt

Italy, Duchy Of Parma. An Order Of Constantine Of St.george, Grand Cross Star, C.1880 Auction 5 mm in length x(L'Ordine dell'Aquila Estense, Croce da Commadatore). 1855 1859 Issue. Civil Divison. Pre Italian Kingdom Invasion. A hollow Gold Maltese Cross of fine early craftsmanship, with blue (officially referred to as overseas azure) and white enameled arms separated by a fine golden line, with ball finals, delicately crafted and finely detailed arabesques between the arms of the cross, with a single white enameled letter in each quadrant forming the word