International. An Order Of Saint Catherine Of Mount Sinai, Grand Cross Star, C.1870 Auction Archive attached to the white satin

attached to the white satin lining on the inside lid

this sabre features an 1

marked CHO

measuring 90 mm in diameter

Order of the Lion -In silver and enamels

International. An Order Of Saint Catherine Of Mount Sinai, Grand Cross Star, C.1870 Auction Archive attached to the white satinIn 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