1600A 4 MILITARY ORDERS.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 350.00 USD
Estimated at 700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
1) Serbian Order of Saint Sava, 1st Class. An earlier example of this exceptionally attractive order features a blue & white enamel cross with two-headed eagles between the arms of the cross. Each eagle has a red & white enamel shield on the chest. The central enamel medallion depicts Saint Sava holding a book & scepter in a blue & green robe. There is Cyrillic writing surrounding the image. The reverse of the order is also blue & white enamel with a large “1883” in the center. The order is suspended from a crown, and the crown is suspended from a wide loop mounted to a blue & white ribbon. CONDITION: order shows light wear with no damage to the enamel. 2) Portuguese Military Order of Avis. A nice example features a green enamel cross on both sides. The cross is suspended from a gold loop with a green ribbon. The order is awarded by Portugal to military personnel, both foreign & domestic, for outstanding service. This medal is for a Commander of the Order. CONDITION: the order shows no damage to the enamel and very light wear overall. 3) Order of the Crown of Italy. A fine example features a white cross on the front & back with a central medallion in blue enamel surrounding a crown decorated with white, red, & green enamel. The reverse central medallion has a crowned eagle superimposed by a white & red enamel shield. The commander-grade order is supported by a ring and a large red & white neck ribbon. CONDITION: enamel shows no notable damage. There is some slight wear and minor losses to the ribbon. 4) Russian Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. An exceptionally well-made example of this well-known order features an off-white Maltese cross divided by fleur-de-lis. The order is suspended from a large crown, and the crown is suspended from a broach featuring a spray of arms & flags surmounted by knightly armor. The order has its original blue velvet case. CONDITION: the order shows light wear overall. The case shows light wear. (02-21280/BF). $700-1,000.