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 one of whom was nearly

one of whom was nearly blind

and dated 1938

only lightly worn

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

By his prompt action he undoubtedly saved further lives and equipment

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 one of whom was nearlyInstituted 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