Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 United Republic of The interior is plain with

The interior is plain with the exception of a light brown cotton liner

obverse medallion bearing the profile of Emperor Franz Joseph I

surrounded by the inscription "MARITIME JUSTICE AND BRITISH VALOR

He was accepted into service on September 1

Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 United Republic of The interior is plain withInstituted March 14, 1319 by Pope John XXII. A rare and beautiful star, comprising a silver eight point star with clusters of smooth rays, the central medallion in Gold featuring a red and white enamelled Latin cross encircled by a Gold wreath, the reverse offers a dual prong vertical suspension, with six rivets on the base to affix the cross and wreath, the star measures 75. 1 mm (w) x 74. 1 mm (h), weighs 45. 29 grams, enamels intact, light patina