Franz Ritter von Epp
as he was promoted to Captain on November 27
dark teal thatched exterior
the obverse medallion depicts a blue enamelled cross pattee with central bust of Simon Bolivar
Total length of the armband is approximately 40cm (or nearly 16 inches)
Italian State, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold, C.1880 Auction Archive Franz Ritter von EppIn 18Kt solid Gold and enamels, 38mm x 56mm, of French manufacture (cross hallmarked with Ram's head), it weighs (with ribbon), 21. 0 grams, very fine detailed and of very fine quality manufacture, small enamels chipping to red enamels on obverse center, minor enamel restoration, in very fine condition and scarce. Footnote: The Order of Saint Joseph was instituted in 1807 by Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany during his reign as Grand Duke of