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ARTIFACT:
This is a Rare 2nd 1/2 19th Century Constantinian Order of Saint George Knight Badge in Enameled Gilt Silver. From Italy / the Kingdom of Two Sicilies.
Claim by the House of Two Sicilies
With the death of the last male of the House of Farnese on 30 January 1731, the grand magistry was claimed by Charles, eldest son of Elisabeth Farnese and King Philip V of Spain; Charles also inherited the duchies of Parma and Piacenza from the Farnese. After becoming king of Naples and Sicily in 1734, Charles was forced to surrender Parma to Austria in 1736, but he retained the Constantinian grand magistry. On 16 October 1759, Charles abdicated the grand magistry (ten days after abdicating the "Italian Sovereignties") to his second surviving son, King Ferdinand IV and III of Naples and Sicily (from 1815 Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies). The administration of the order was transferred from Parma to Naples in 1768.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_Military_Constantinian_Order_of_Saint_George
VINTAGE:
19th Century.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-7/16" in height x 1-7/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled Gilt Silver.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal T-style pin with 'C' catch.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an Italian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MGEM23 LAAGEX10/29/23
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The badge shows little wear to minor wear, and enamel detail remains intact and most of the gilt detail remains intact. Overall, it is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
