Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 certificate_of_authenticity These actions were part of

These actions were part of the broader Battle of the Selle and subsequent advances that helped break the last organized German defensive lines before the Armistice in November 1918

Coincidentally

A clasp constructed of bronzed zink

and became part of the HJ in 1927

the top left panel is embossed with ESBIT 7310-12-121-1689 and an image of the stove in use

Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 certificate_of_authenticity These actions were part ofInstituted 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