Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order Of The Golden Fleece, In Gold, C.1900 GTRexclude 3 Naval Squadron

3 Naval Squadron

spurs are in almost Mint condition

violet felt in the void of the crown

the Order fell out of use and remained inactive for thirty years until Antonio López de Santa Anna convinced Pope Pius IX to recognize it in 1854

with a burgundy exterior marked F

Austria, Imperial. A Miniature Order Of The Golden Fleece, In Gold, C.1900 GTRexclude 3 Naval Squadron(Orden vom Goldenen Vliesz). Instituted October 1, 1429. A lovely miniature, in 18K Gold, featuring a sheep hung from its midsection, connected to a shield with red enamelled flames, and a blue enamelled arabesque resembling a crown, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 15. 84mm (w) x 28. 95mm (h), weighs 3. 3 grams, enamels intact, a lovely decoration in extremely fine condition.