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Sold on 2 July 2003

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The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards

Richard Boycott Magor

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№ 244

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2 July 2003

Hammer Price:
£3,700

Austria, Empire, Order of Leopold, Grand Cross set of insignia by Rothe, comprising sash badge, 89mm x 49mm, gold and enamels, the integral loop stamped with ‘F.R’ Tax Release mark, ‘750’ and Chamois head fineness marks (period 1866-72), and breast star, 93mm, silver, gold and enamels, the pin stamped with import mark for 1872-1902, complete with full length dress sash in its Rothe, Kohlmarkt 7, Wien fitted case of issue, the lid gold embossed, the case with a few scuff marks, otherwise extremely fine and scarce £3000-3500

Awarded on 17 August 1907. Sold with copy of the award document and related translation.