SKU:
417
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NETHERLANDS
An embroidered Breast Star of the Order: the rays made of Silver thread with tiny loops to af x the star to the habit; round centre depicting a crowned rampant lion rising from waves, within the outer circlet bearing the motto “DOE WEL EN ZIE NIET OM”; the reverse, with remains of the original, protective, green morocco leather backing.
A most rare breast star of the type entirey embroidered, thus being one of the earliest of such stars, dating back to the year of institution, 1806; a worn piece, making it even more attractive, besides its patina, for being from the property of an outstanding personality of the Napoleonic years; extremely ne condition.
Dia.: 97,0 mm. II RR!
Shop ID:
266/50
Low estimate:
15000.00 EUR
high estimate:
30000.00EUR