Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold Auction other side of the brown

other side of the brown tab regimentally marked/stamped “II/Ers

joined together at the bottom by a belt and buckle around a letter “R”

Number 94369

He was decorated numerous times throughout the war

Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold Auction other side of the brownInstituted March 19, 1807 by Grand Duke Ferdinand III. In 18K Gold, a white enamelled five armed cross with ball finials, three red enamelled rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a standing Saint Joseph surrounded by a red enamelled ring inscribed UBIQUE SIMILIS (Everywhere The Same), the reverse medallion features the inscription S. J. F 1807, surrounded by a red enamelled ring, the cross is surmounted by a crown, measures 38. 9mm