Italian State, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold, C.1880 Newly Listed 11th Dec 1917: "For conspicuous

11th Dec 1917: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

when he was wounded during an aerial combat and invalided back to Britain

on loop for suspension from its period original Ladies ribbon

marked "WILM" on the ring

Krim Shield (die-stamped sheet metal with a bronze wash

Italian State, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold, C.1880 Newly Listed 11th Dec 1917: "For conspicuousIn 18Kt solid Gold and enamels, 38mm x 56mm, of French manufacture (cross hallmarked with Ram's head), it weighs (with ribbon), 21. 0 grams, very fine detailed and of very fine quality manufacture, small enamels chipping to red enamels on obverse center, minor enamel restoration, in very fine condition and scarce. Footnote: The Order of Saint Joseph was instituted in 1807 by Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany during his reign as Grand Duke of