Italy, Duchy of Tuscany. A Military Order of St. Stephen, Commander Cross. visually-hidden printed in black ink on

printed in black ink on a newsprint stock

both unmarked and measuring 9 mm (w) x 17 mm (h)

the frame has several small spots where the paint has come off

remains in fine condition

named to Hermann Hagemann

Italy, Duchy of Tuscany. A Military Order of St. Stephen, Commander Cross. visually-hidden printed in black ink on(Sacro Militare Ordine di Santo Stefano Papa e Martire). Instituted in 1561. In silver gilt, the Maltese cross in red enamel, fleur de lys in each quadrant, measuring 77 mm (h) x 47 mm (w) inclusive of crown suspension, on original neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Saint Stephen was originally founded by Cosimo I de'Medici, First Grand Duke of Tuscany, in commemoration of his victory over the French in August 1554. It was