Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1865 United Republic of John and Malta

John and Malta

the collar consisting of 19 silver gilt links

to Acting Corporal on September 10th and to Acting Sergeant on February 12

residue evident on the edge and reverse from storage on green foam)

The patterned gilt aluminum chin strap has two sixteen scalloped panels on either side

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1865 United Republic of John and Malta(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in Gold consisting of a white enameled Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the reverse bearing a vertical pin assembly flanked by dual stays, measures 85. 9 mm (w) x 86. 3 mm (h), weighs 71. 6 grams, marked on the catch with a lions head denoting