Italy, Duchy Of Tuscany. A Military Order Of St. Stephen, Grand Cross Star, C. 1830 certificate_of_authenticity engraved "AUGUST A

engraved "AUGUST A

Wien” in the same style

although by April 26th

while the right side has a central interlocking tab illustrating a Victorian crown

Italy, Duchy Of Tuscany. A Military Order Of St. Stephen, Grand Cross Star, C. 1830 certificate_of_authenticity engraved "AUGUST AInstituted by Cosimo I de'Medici, in 1561. Type II. Civil Division. A rare decoration, in bronze gilt presenting a Maltese cross of red glass arms, with smooth rays in each quadrant and in the knee of each arm, on top of the smooth rays is an ornate floral applique, the reverse presents an iron pin with dual stays, with four large rivets in the center for each arm, measures 72mm (w) x 71. 80mm (h), weighs 46. 1 grams, lovely patina, in extremely fine