Grand Cross Set, instituted in 1829. Sash Badge, 98x60 mm, gilt Silver, white enameled arms, flanked by chiselled fleurs de lys, centre medallion with polished, crowned monogram on “frosted” ground, within green enamelled oak wreath, deep blue enameled outer circlet, with the Order’s motto “DE REGE OPTIME MERITO”, reverse centre medallion with deep blue enameled inscription on enameled ground, outer circlet made as a thick, green enameled oak wreath with orangered enameled berries and ties, typical suspension crown, fixed by means of tiny rivets, original ring and long modern sash. Breast Star, 75 mm, GOLD and Silver, gilt chiselled fleurs de lys, center GOLD, enameled, medium pin on reverse and two side hooks. A very rare set of high quality manufacture, in excellent condition. RR! I