Italy, Duchy of Parma. A Civil Merit Order of St. Louis, Knight United Republic of with a small strip in

with a small strip in Army green rayon butting the collar and joining the two sides

the loosening of the Almería shield on the baton’s cap

This is a scarce Sardinienschild Mützenabzeichen

Knights Cross 2

Dual diagonal side pockets are set into the front of the upper legs

Italy, Duchy of Parma. A Civil Merit Order of St. Louis, Knight United Republic of with a small strip inInstituted December 22, 1836. In 18K Gold, a delicate decoration presenting white enamel arms with multicoloured medallion depicting St. Louis, the reverse offers a three fleur de lis on a blue enamelled field, surmounted by a hollow crown, measures 43. 18mm (w) x 62. 55 mm (h), weighs 12. 43 grams including replacement ribbon, enamel damage throughout the arms and reverse medallion, a scarce decoration in very fine condition.