Order of St. Michael

Commander’s Cross, 1st Class. Neck Badge, 91×55 mm., GOLD, 57 g., as a deep-sea blue enameled cross bearing the letters “PFPF” on gold , based by a bundle of golden lightnings and waving beams, the cross is also flanked by chiseled bundles of lightnings and beams; polished, oval centre medallion with beautifully-made scene of St. Michael in armour, his shield bearing the enameled inscription “QUIS UT DEUS”, with the defeated devil under his feet; upper loop as reversed, stylized acanthus leaves and large, Royal crown with round suspension ring, the reverse, similar to the other side, but with round, convex centre medallion, bearing the dark-blue enameled inscription “VIRTUTI”; with original short ribbon. An imposing badge of superb quality and condition! I R!