Tuscany, State. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Grand Cross Star, By C.f. Rothe, C.1900 Archive exhibiting some gilt wear on

exhibiting some gilt wear on obverse from period use

with laurel leaves on either side of the wreath

and Ribbons - War Merit Cross First Class

all five are numerically coded on the reverse

Rall's signature in silver-coloured ink below his image

Tuscany, State. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Grand Cross Star, By C.f. Rothe, C.1900 Archive exhibiting some gilt wear on(Ordine del Merito di San Giuseppe). Instituted on 19 March 1807. In finely toned silver, with six scaled arms each with ball finials, cross arms with intermittent rays, centre depicting St. Joseph with motto surround, reverse with pin assembly, pin presenting the maker mark for C. F. ROTHE, WIEN, measuring 86. 70 mm (w) x 87. 01 mm (h), weighing 98. 2 grams, of extremely high quality, and in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The order was