Principality Of Trinidad. An Order Of The Cross Of Trinidad, Knight, By Godet

Unrecognized State. In bronze gilt with red enamels, with enameled swivel crown, measuring 40 mm (w) x 60 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension), with enamel loss to centre, on period ribbon, otherwise fine. Scarce. With Case of issue, leather bound, interior lid marked Godet.

Footnote: The Cross of Trinidad was chivalric order created by Prince James I. The Principality of Trinidad was a short-lived unrecognized state declared in 1893 when the American James Harden-Hickey claimed the uninhabited islands Trindade and Martin Vaz in the South Atlantic. He declared himself James I, Prince of Trinidad and intended for the islands to become a military dictatorship under his leadership. Britain and Brazil later argued over the territory, and it is now a part of the state of Espírito Santo in southeastern Brazil

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