An Important Swiss Collection (lots 65, 73-96, 171-172, 195-199, 231-234, 253)
The Order of the White Eagle, set of insignia, St Petersburg, 1899-1903
Comprising:
(i) Badge, by Eduard of St Petersburg, in two-colour gold and enamel, in the form of a white enamelled eagle on a Maltese Cross over black enamelled Imperial eagle, with Imperial crown suspension linked to eagles’ heads, rev. , centre with white enamelled cross with red border on plan gold rays and gold MARIA monogram, struck to loop with maker's mark, 56 standard , 95mm by 59mm ;
(ii) Breast star, by Keibel of St Petersburg, in silver-gilt, the motto of the Order PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE (For Faith, King and Law) in gold letters on a blue enamelled ground, the centre with red and white enamelled cross, gold central rosette and silver rays on gold background, struck to back with maker's mark , 84 standard , 91mm by 91mm,
The set in a red leather case with silk lining, with a length of blue sash
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