Italy, Duchy of Parma. A Civil Merit Order of St. Louis, Knight Auction Italian Republic insignia in gold-cooured

Italian Republic insignia in gold-cooured ink on the lid

1916 - April 7

66 m (w) x 70

1877 in Newmarket

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Italy, Duchy of Parma. A Civil Merit Order of St. Louis, Knight Auction Italian Republic insignia in gold-coouredInstituted December 22, 1836. In 18K Gold, a delicate decoration presenting white enamel arms with multicoloured medallion depicting St. Louis, the reverse offers a three fleur de lis on a blue enamelled field, surmounted by a hollow crown, measures 43. 18mm (w) x 62. 55 mm (h), weighs 12. 43 grams including replacement ribbon, enamel damage throughout the arms and reverse medallion, a scarce decoration in very fine condition.