Commander's Cross of the Order of Danilo, founded in 1853, o - Lot 379

Commander's Cross of the Order of Danilo, founded in 1853, once owned by King Nicholas 1st of Montenegro, in silver, gold and enamel. Montenegro, silver, gold and enamel, hallmarked ring and silver cross, fine workmanship by the firm: "V. MAYER ET FILS Fournisseur de la cour de Sa Majeste l'Empereur d'Autriche et de Son Highness the Prince of Montenegro - VIENNA"; width 49.5 mm, height 74 mm, gross weight 47 g. This cross is in its original case, with the coat of arms of Montenegro, made by Mayer. Late 19th, early 20th century. Very good condition. PROVENANCE: this cross is accompanied by two labels and a three-page handwritten letter with the original envelope addressed to Mr. Paul DUBURE, giving the provenance. The Russian colonel PANTCHOULIDZEN had received this cross from the hands of the King in Neuilly-sur-Seine, in 1917, and he gave it to Mr. Paul DUBURE. Colonel A. de PANTCHOULIDZEN, former aide-de-camp to the general representing His Majesty the Emperor of Russia at the Grand Headquarters of the French Armies.