Constantinian Order of St. George

Breast Star of the Order, 83 mm, with chiselled and pierced star, GOLD cross of the Order with chiselled borders, bright red enamel and gold letters, also enriched by fine chisel-work, the reverse, with bent pins retaining the centre, broad pin (French mark) and two hooks, in the original, black morocco case of issue, with gold-printed mark of Halley, Paris. A beautiful piece of the best French manufacture, dating to ca. 1855-60. Extremely fine condition and superb patina. I R!