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

Knight’s Cross, instituted in 1807. Breast Badge, 53×39 mm., GOLD, 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 in gold 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 ribbon. A superb 19th century cross, in exceptionnal condition! Beautiful and rare! I R!