Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, I Class Commander Star, C.1900 Newly Listed In January 1914

In January 1914

disembarking in the United States on the 28th and returned to the Royal Canadian Regiment on December 4th

measuring 30 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

There is evidence of moth invasion in scattered places on the left sleeve and above the left breast pocket

In a Court of Inquiry held at West Down

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, I Class Commander Star, C.1900 Newly Listed In January 1914Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro. Instituted in 1434. Insignia in 18K Gold with white and green enamels, mounted to a four pointed star base, each star point with nine faceted rays, maker marked "D. CRAVANZOLA SUCCi Flli BORANI ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 77 mm (w) x 76 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus is a Roman Catholic dynastic order of knighthood bestowed