Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac until well into western China

until well into western China

two companies of the Voltigeurs under Captain Michel-Louis Juchereau Duchesnay and his brother Captain Jean-Baptiste Juchereau Duchesnay

measuring 88 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

Pearkes was opposed to the Dieppe Raid and was eventually removed from command of the Corps as a result

for rendering exceptional service to the nation in time of war or while maintaining public order

Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Saint Joseph, Knight In Gold consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac until well into western ChinaInstituted March 19, 1807 by Grand Duke Ferdinand III. In 18K Gold, a white enamelled five armed cross with ball finials, three red enamelled rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a standing Saint Joseph surrounded by a red enamelled ring inscribed UBIQUE SIMILIS (Everywhere The Same), the reverse medallion features the inscription S. J. F 1807, surrounded by a red enamelled ring, the cross is surmounted by a crown, measures 38. 9mm