with mountains in the background
Krim Shield (die-stamped sheet metal with a bronze wash
11th Dec 1917: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
Green felt base with four twisted aluminium chords with single green band
on loop for suspension from its period original Ladies ribbon
Italian State, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold, C.1880 Newly Listed with mountains in the backgroundIn 18Kt solid Gold and enamels, 38mm x 56mm, of French manufacture (cross hallmarked with Ram's head), it weighs (with ribbon), 21. 0 grams, very fine detailed and of very fine quality manufacture, small enamels chipping to red enamels on obverse center, minor enamel restoration, in very fine condition and scarce. Footnote: The Order of Saint Joseph was instituted in 1807 by Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany during his reign as Grand Duke of