Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 United Republic of obverse bearing red-enameled sword on

obverse bearing red-enameled sword on blue background surrounded by inscription COSTANCIA MILITAR SUBOFICIAL

featuring the inscription SOZIALISTISCHE PARTEI OSTERREICHS ORDNER

gilted brass crossguard and pommel are both intact and show age tarnish

obverse medallion bearing the profile of Emperor Franz Joseph I

The interior is plain with the exception of a light brown cotton liner

Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 United Republic of obverse bearing red-enameled sword onInstituted 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