Italy, Duchy of Parma. A Civil Merit Order of St. Louis, Knight Auction maker marked with the logo

maker marked with the logo of a scarce and unidentified manufacturer

This is a very scarce and well-preserved Wehrmacht Field Marshal’s picture frame

1980 by Rudolf Souva

case measures 57x67mm and is in extremely fine condition

Italy, Duchy of Parma. A Civil Merit Order of St. Louis, Knight Auction maker marked with the logoInstituted December 22, 1836. In 18K Gold, a delicate decoration presenting white enamel arms with multicoloured medallion depicting St. Louis, the reverse offers a three fleur de lis on a blue enamelled field, surmounted by a hollow crown, measures 43. 18mm (w) x 62. 55 mm (h), weighs 12. 43 grams including replacement ribbon, enamel damage throughout the arms and reverse medallion, a scarce decoration in very fine condition.