Order of St. Yago of the Sword

An early Breast Star, 93x93 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!