German States Saxe-Weimar Eisenach Grand Ducal Saxon House Order of Vigilance or…

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German States Saxe-Weimar Eisenach Grand Ducal Saxon House Order of Vigilance or of the White Falcon Breast Star to the Grand Cross Miniature 19 - th Century OEK24 2324; Silver; Large miniature of the medal chain. The breast star worked in several parts, the cross finely enamelled. Height 17 mm (without ring). Very rare.; Condition-II; (HW10)

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German States Saxe-Weimar Eisenach Grand Ducal Saxon House Order of Vigilance or of the White Falcon Breast Star to the Grand Cross Miniature 19 - th Century OEK24 2324; Silver; Large miniature of the medal chain. The breast star worked in several parts, the cross finely enamelled. Height 17 mm (without ring). Very rare.; Condition-II; (HW10)

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