Italian State, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold, C.1880 Auction Archive An Iron Cross 1939 second

An Iron Cross 1939 second Class mounted on a medal bar

he is regarded as having been an important contributor

reverse inscribed VIRTUTE MILITARA (Military Virtue) circumscribed on a tied oak and laurel wreath

Two rows of forest green embroidery in the centre

Italian State, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold, C.1880 Auction Archive An Iron Cross 1939 secondIn 18Kt solid Gold and enamels, 38mm x 56mm, of French manufacture (cross hallmarked with Ram's head), it weighs (with ribbon), 21. 0 grams, very fine detailed and of very fine quality manufacture, small enamels chipping to red enamels on obverse center, minor enamel restoration, in very fine condition and scarce. Footnote: The Order of Saint Joseph was instituted in 1807 by Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany during his reign as Grand Duke of