Order of St. Yago of the Sword

An early Breast Star, 93×93 mm., Silver, with typical, asymetrical rays of fluted pattern, glass centre medallion painted to the reverse with the dark red cross of the order on white ground, large, lobed outer circlet with a pattern of thin beams and polished border, smooth reverse, fitted with “Biennais-type” suspension with spring-actioned steel clip. A very rare breast star, from the 1st decade of 19th Century, excellent condition and uncommon, unusual, manufacture, excellent condition and attractive patina. I RR!