Honour and Fidelity, Royal Image Cross of the Queenand Empress Donha Carlota Joaquina

In gilt Bronze, five-armed cross with ball-finials flanked by beams; obverse centre medallion with embossed portrait of the Lady; smooth reverse, the centre medallion, embossed with monogram “JC”; on top, uniface Royal crown, broad, horizontal suspension bar embossed with oak leaves; original, silk ribbon.
A very rare fidelity cross, worn by the members of the “Abolutist Party”, faithful to the Queen, wife of D. Joao VI, mother of D. Miguel I, awarded in the 182830 period; excellent condition.
Dim.: 39,0 x 28,0 mm. I RR!