Denmark, Kingdom. An Order of the Elephant, Breast Star by Chobillon, c.1900 Republic of The throat has a functional

The throat has a functional spring catch to firmly hold the knife in place during storage

exhibiting pleasing patina with light period wear to the metal and enamel yet remaining structurally sound and well-preserved

which auctioned the decorations  and other possessions of Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria

he was on leave to England and returned to France on October 18

the breeches remain in an overall extremely fine condition

Denmark, Kingdom. An Order of the Elephant, Breast Star by Chobillon, c.1900 Republic of The throat has a functionalInstituted 1457. Of lovely French manufacture, in silver, an eight point silver star with clusters of faceted rays, with a central medallion features a silver cross on a red enamelled disc encircled by a silver wreath, the reverse offers a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, marked on the pin with a boar's head denoting French manufacture post 1893, and AXC mark denoting manufacture by Chobillion, boars head also present on the catch, measures 88. 3