The Military Order Of St.henry In Gold C.1905 Auction on the pin and catch

on the pin and catch

3/CAN INF)

silver framed crosses were private purchase and are scarce

indented in Roman capitals: HENRY MAY

The Military Order Of St.henry In Gold C.1905 Auction on the pin and catchThe Military Order of St. Henry, Knights Cross in Gold and enamels, 37. 6mm (x53. 0mm including crown suspension), weighs 20. 7 grams, unmarked, of very fine quality manufacture, in extremely fine condition; in red case of issue, without ribbon. This type of cross was introduced around 1900, and produced in Gold for a short period of time (all WWI crosses were produced in silver gilt). There are only two known recipients of this type of cross in Gold,