Yugoslavia. Order of the Crown, instituted in 1929. Grand-officier's set comprising: the plaque in minimum 800 thousandths vermeil and enamel, fastened by a toggle pin and two hooks; 70 x 70 mm; the badge in minimum 800 thousandths vermeil and enamel, with its tie ribbon; 76 x 55 mm. Restorations and minor accidents to the badge. Total gross weight: 140 g. Provenance: estate Pierre Moitessier (1880-1966) former chief of staff to the prefect of Alpes-Maritimes (1908), sub-prefect of Limoux (1914), Albertville (1914), Yssingeaux (1919), xecrétaire général of Maine-et-Loire (1920), Loire Inférieure (1921), préfet de la Charente (1929), de l'Eure (1931), du Gard (1934), directeur général de la sûreté nationale (1936), préfet hors classe (1937), conseiller d'Etat en service ordinaire (1938), préfet honoraire and directeur général honoraire (1938).

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