Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 GTRexclude The battalion fought magnificently at

The battalion fought magnificently at the Imjin River

6 mm (w) x 33

40 mm (w) x 71

better than fine condition with scuffing and creasing of the cover

At the end of June and beginning of July 1944

Vatican, Papal States. An Order of Christ, Breast Star, c.1850 GTRexclude The battalion fought magnificently atInstituted 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