Monaco, Principality. An Order Of Charles, I Class Grand Cross, c.1865 visually-hidden measuring 14 mm x 24

measuring 14 mm x 24

The breast star consists of an eight point star with clusters of smooth silver rays

Ontario as the 97th Regiment of Rifles

Footnote: Edward John Rowell enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1924 and achieved the rank of Supply Petty Officer by 1937

with period worn ribbon and pin

Monaco, Principality. An Order Of Charles, I Class Grand Cross, c.1865 visually-hidden measuring 14 mm x 24(Ordre de Saint Charles). Instituted 1858. Of fine French manufacture with highly convex individual rays and deeply hand etched facets in the 19th century French style, a eight pointed silver star with a silver and enamel Maltese Cross overlay with red and white enamels as well as a green enameled laurel wreath, affixed by four rivets, centre presenting silver royal cypher of Charles III, white enamel boarded with "PRINCEPS ET PATRIA" surround,