Italy, Duchy of Tuscany. A Military Order of St. Stephen, Commander Cross. certificate_of_authenticity Directly beneath the eagle

Directly beneath the eagle

Portugiesisches Heer (Portuguese Army)

They were financed exclusively through donations (in the form of the sale of postcards)

first published in 1997 by Historical Research L

marked "750" (18K Gold) on the ring

Italy, Duchy of Tuscany. A Military Order of St. Stephen, Commander Cross. certificate_of_authenticity Directly beneath the eagle(Sacro Militare Ordine di Santo Stefano Papa e Martire). Instituted in 1561. In silver gilt, the Maltese cross in red enamel, fleur de lys in each quadrant, measuring 77 mm (h) x 47 mm (w) inclusive of crown suspension, on original neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Saint Stephen was originally founded by Cosimo I de'Medici, First Grand Duke of Tuscany, in commemoration of his victory over the French in August 1554. It was