Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac one of whom was nearly

one of whom was nearly blind

He was also one of the most popular officers in Germany

only lightly worn

and dated 1938

until well into western China

Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac one of whom was nearlyInstituted 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