Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac two companies of the Voltigeurs

two companies of the Voltigeurs under Captain Michel-Louis Juchereau Duchesnay and his brother Captain Jean-Baptiste Juchereau Duchesnay

The reverse has a finely-detailed raised depiction of the Spasskaya Tower

By his prompt action he undoubtedly saved further lives and equipment

measuring 88 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac two companies of the VoltigeursInstituted March 19, 1807 by Grand Duke Ferdinand III. In 18K Gold, a white enamelled five armed cross with ball finials, three red enamelled rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a standing Saint Joseph surrounded by a red enamelled ring inscribed UBIQUE SIMILIS (Everywhere The Same), the reverse medallion features the inscription S. J. F 1807, surrounded by a red enamelled ring, the cross is surmounted by a crown, measures 38. 9mm