Italy, Two Sicilies. A Royal Military Order of St. George of the Reunion in Gold, Knight of Justice, c.1870 Archive measuring approximately 52mm(w) x 63mm(h)

measuring approximately 52mm(w) x 63mm(h)

tiny hole in the red enamels on the star point at 12 o'clock

Footnote: The China Air Task Force (CATF) was a combat organization of the United States Army Air Forces created in July 1942

they also received an SOS badge acknowledging their service

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Italy, Two Sicilies. A Royal Military Order of St. George of the Reunion in Gold, Knight of Justice, c.1870 Archive measuring approximately 52mm(w) x 63mm(h)(Real Ordine Militare di San Giorgio della Riunione). Instituted January 1st, 1819. Of fine early quality in 18kt Gold, consisting of a red enameled cross with a laurel and oak wreath as well as crossed swords in each quadrant, 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 the same central