Italy, Two Sicilies. A Royal Military Order of St. George of the Reunion, Knight by Right, in Gold, c.1850 visually-hidden awarded to Hauptmann Georg Modes

awarded to Hauptmann Georg Modes

illustrating flags of the Entente Alliance nations

maker marked "B & N L

enamels damage to wreath near crown suspension

Private Lake embarked for the French theatre on March 9

Italy, Two Sicilies. A Royal Military Order of St. George of the Reunion, Knight by Right, in Gold, c.1850 visually-hidden awarded to Hauptmann Georg Modes(Real Ordine Militare di San Giorgio della Riunione). Instituted January 1st, 1819. Constructed of 18kt Gold, consisting of a red enameled cross with a laurel and oak wreath as well as crossed swords in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse center medallion presents a figure in Gold spearing a dragon on horseback on a white enamel field, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed Vinces in Hoc Signo, the reverse medallion presents