United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed circa late 1800’s

circa late 1800’s

within a teardrop-shaped frame

unmarked (only maker was "Braca Knaus")

A 1933 Karlsruhe Nationalsocialistisches Grenzland Treffen badge

illustrating the bust of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837-1898) within a beaded circular frame

United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed circa late 1800’sInstituted April 21, 1896. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion with a white enamelled Maltese cross, the centerpiece featuring the cypher VRI on red enamel background, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed with the Orders motto VICTORIA, the central medallion is surmounted by a crown with red and green enamel details, the reverse of the star features a single vertical pin with two rivets on the base