The Order Of St. Stephen Grand Cross Awarded To Ferdinand I, Tsar Of Bulgaria Auction a thousand years of hope

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France in the centre with multiple emanating rays on the arms

there is a small numbered white tag clipped near the right armpit and a strap at the collar for hanging the tunic on a hook

quadruple slotted straps stitched in place to the underside of the belt in two locations: one on the right front and one at the rear

The Order Of St. Stephen Grand Cross Awarded To Ferdinand I, Tsar Of Bulgaria Auction a thousand years of hopeGrand Cross set of insignia, awarded to Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria comprising: Grand Cross, in Gold and enamels, 48. 8mm x 85. 0mm inclusive of crown suspension, it weighs 44. 5 grams, with FR marking on the suspension arch (for Rothe, Wien), along with Gemsenkopf 18Kt. Gold hallmark, of superb quality manufacture, no enamel chipping, extremely fine; with full length of original sash ribbon. Star, in silver, center appliqu in Gold and enamels, 87.