Italy, Duchy Of Tuscany. A Military Order Of St. Stephen, Grand Cross Star, C. 1830 Auction but name of the recipient

but name of the recipient is unknown

with stamped aluminum affixed by 4 tabs

ranging from fine to extremely fine

one of the hinges is exposed from under the paper covering and is missing one of its two pins forcing it to be weakened

measuring 222 mm in length and rating very fine

Italy, Duchy Of Tuscany. A Military Order Of St. Stephen, Grand Cross Star, C. 1830 Auction but name of the recipientInstituted by Cosimo I de'Medici, in 1561. Type II. Civil Division. A rare decoration, in bronze gilt presenting a Maltese cross of red glass arms, with smooth rays in each quadrant and in the knee of each arm, on top of the smooth rays is an ornate floral applique, the reverse presents an iron pin with dual stays, with four large rivets in the center for each arm, measures 72mm (w) x 71. 80mm (h), weighs 46. 1 grams, lovely patina, in extremely fine