Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & St. Lazarus, Grand Cross, By Cravanzola, C.1980 Auction Archive initially along the Lichtenauer

initially along the Lichtenauer

page 1411 and for the clasp in the same edition

Meritorious Service Cross

Footnote: The Military Medal is a military decoration of the French Republic for other ranks for meritorious service and acts of bravery in action against an enemy force

surface wear evident on the lion on the obverse centrepiece

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & St. Lazarus, Grand Cross, By Cravanzola, C.1980 Auction Archive initially along the Lichtenauer(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted in 1572 by Pope Gregory XIII at the request of Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy. A large modern sash badge in silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Shamrock Cross with finely enameled green fans in each quadrant, adorned by large hollow Gold Royal Crown, measuring 65. 9mm (w) 107mm (h inclusive of integral ring), measures 39. 5 grams, worn on a green sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine