Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 certificate_of_authenticity the top left panel is

the top left panel is embossed with ESBIT 7310-12-121-1689 and an image of the stove in use

(Semnul distinctiv pentru invalizi)

and became part of the HJ in 1927

round medallions constructed of bronze

Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 certificate_of_authenticity the top left panel isInstituted March 14, 1319 by Pope John XXII. A rare and beautiful star, comprising a silver eight point star with clusters of smooth rays, the central medallion in Gold featuring a red and white enamelled Latin cross encircled by a Gold wreath, the reverse offers a dual prong vertical suspension, with six rivets on the base to affix the cross and wreath, the star measures 75. 1 mm (w) x 74. 1 mm (h), weighs 45. 29 grams, enamels intact, light patina