Italy, Duchy of Tuscany. A Military Order of St. Stephen, Commander Cross. Auction Archive Eight small black-and-white photographs of

Eight small black-and-white photographs of Mountain Troops in various scenes

that have since been lost to time

addressed to "Monsieur IWAN BALLY

designer marked “OTTO PLACZEK”

Germany (Third Reich): Police Helmet Insignia Decal (in silver and black inks

Italy, Duchy of Tuscany. A Military Order of St. Stephen, Commander Cross. Auction Archive Eight small black-and-white photographs of(Sacro Militare Ordine di Santo Stefano Papa e Martire). Instituted in 1561. In silver gilt, the Maltese cross in red enamel, fleur de lys in each quadrant, measuring 77 mm (h) x 47 mm (w) inclusive of crown suspension, on original neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Saint Stephen was originally founded by Cosimo I de'Medici, First Grand Duke of Tuscany, in commemoration of his victory over the French in August 1554. It was