A jewelled Star of the Order. Breast Star, 58 mm., GOLD, finely chiselled base, with a fine, beaming effect, superimposed by a six-pointed silver star whose rays are completely set with DIAMONDS, ball finials also set with diamonds of larger size, flanked by three enameled roses resting on green leaves each, centre medallion in gold with separately-made, applied monogram “PA” (Pedro and Amelia, the Imperial couple), within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the motto “AMOR E FIDELIDADE” in gold lettering, above a Savoy-type knot, meaning the order’s motto of Love and Fidelity, the medallion is also enclosed in a large, gold border, set with brilliants, concave, polished reverse with thin, round gold pin.
A luxuriously-made piece of great rarity, in the best jeweller’s quality and excellent condition. The jewelled pieces were awarded as a special grace of the Emperor and strictly reserved to royals and Princes. I RR!