International. An Order of Malta, Reduced Sized Cross in Gold, c.1750 Republic of (Brosche in Silber)

(Brosche in Silber)

the pinback missing its pin slider

" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) and maker marked "H

settled in Toronto

3 in silver and 1 in silvered bronze

International. An Order of Malta, Reduced Sized Cross in Gold, c.1750 Republic of (Brosche in Silber)(Souverner Ritter und Hospitalorden vom heiligen Johannes von Jerusalem von Rhodos und von Malta). In Gold and white enamels, a Maltese cross with a Fleur de lis in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large hollow crown featuring delicate filigree work, measures 24. 2 mm (w) x 42. 2 mm (h), weighs 11. 29 grams, enamel chips to the tips of the arms and the center of the cross, a delicate piece exhibiting wear consistent with