originally founded by Pope Pius IV in 1560
the clasp closure seized in the shut position
85 mm x 132 mm)
with injuries to his nose and hip
measuring 34 mm (w) x 54 mm (h)
Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1880 Auction originally founded by Pope Pius(Kungliga Nordstjrneorden). Type II (1871 1919). Instituted in 1748. In silver, each of the arms with ten rows of faceted rays, with seven emanating rays between each arm, maker marked "A. M." (Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark) on the reverse, measuring 71. 5 mm (w) x 70. 5 mm (h), dual prong vertical pinback, dark patina, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the North Star (AKA Order of the Polar Star) is a Swedish