Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, I Class Commander Star, C.1900 Auction Well worth a further research

Well worth a further research

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gilt wear and oxidation evident on the rays

of both Philippine Commonwealth and allied militaries

using a shield with the German colours to cleanse the country from vermin

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, I Class Commander Star, C.1900 Auction Well worth a further researchOrdine 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