San Marino, Republic. An Order Of Saint Agatha, Commander, C.1940 Auction constructed of a metal alloy

constructed of a metal alloy - unknown grade due to the lack of finish at this step of the manufacturing process

the medals are a rare first time offering from the Napoleonic period

maker marked with the stylized logo of “Hermann Aurich

The case is gold-plated and the caseback bears the image of a dolphin

It is in excellent condition throughout

San Marino, Republic. An Order Of Saint Agatha, Commander, C.1940 Auction constructed of a metal alloyInstituted June 5 1923. In gilded silver with enamels a white enamelled cross pattee, bearing a bust of Saint Agatha in the center on obverse, hallmarked on the edge of the 6 o'clock arm with a 950 silver mark and an Italian mark denoting c. 1934 44 manufacture, on period neck ribbon, measuring at 48. 6mm (w) x 53. 8mm (h), and weighing at 38. 6 grams, contact to enamel at the 12 oclock mark on obverse of medal, enamel chips to the top of the