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Blue enamel and bronze cross pattée with rays between the arms, with eyelet for suspension; the face with a brass crowned ‘N’ within a laurel wreath centrally, the arms blue enamel with brass panel outline inlay; the reverse plain bronze; on unusual chain-mail ribbon with a bronze key with a fleur de lys within a crowned ring mounted centrally, with top suspension brooch with two lions salient aspectant on a geometric key, the reverse with pin for wear; overall height 98.28mm (3.87 inches), width of the cross 25.29mm (1 inch).
We have been unable to establish the origins of this unusual piece; any information would be gratefully received.
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