International. An Order Of Saint Catherine Of Mount Sinai, Grand Cross Star, C.1870 Auction Archive marked CHO

marked CHO

both for Steinhauer & Lück

a very fine example having an engraved quill back edge

REGENT St S

this sabre features an 1

International. An Order Of Saint Catherine Of Mount Sinai, Grand Cross Star, C.1870 Auction Archive marked CHOIn the fine French style with eight hand filed and detailed arms, with a white enameled Maltese cross affixed by four pins, with a silver Jerusalem Cross in each quadrant, crown affixed by two pins, within a red enamel ring radiating flames inscribed in gilt letters POUR BAILLER SA FOI (to convey her faith), reverse with two stays as well as pin assembly, makers cartouche of Pouteau, well hallmarked on catch and pin with boars head denoting French