Civil and Military Merit Order under the Title of St. Joseph

Grand Cross Set, instituted in 1807. Sash Badge, 91×65 mm., gilt Bronze, white enameled, six-armed cross with ball finials to the tips, flanked by groups of round-tipped, dark red enameled beams; oval centre medallion with the embossed image of the saint standing on golden field within red enameled outer circlet with the golden motto “UBIQUE SIMILIS”; oval, reverse centre medallion with embossed “s J f 1807” on finely pebbled ground, within red enameled outer circlet with stylized, golden laurel wreath; red enameled upper loop to which the Grand Ducal crown is hinged; round suspension ring and original, full length sash with plissée bow. Breast Star, 89 mm., silvered Metal, made of embossed sheet-silver, similar to the order’s badge, but imitating the embroidered stars; the reverse, fitted with thin horizontal pin.
A beautiful set of modern fabrication, in excellent quality and condition. I