Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1850 Archive 10mm (h – inclusive of

10mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension)

with all three reverse attachment prongs intact

along with separation of the cotton lining from the wool body near the opening on both sides and fabric wear on the rayon lining of the sleeves

the reverse in postcard format and bearing a handwritten unit identification

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1850 Archive 10mm (h – inclusive of(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 80. 0 mm (w) x 79. 8 mm (h), weighs 49. 59 grams, unmarked, notable enamel cracking and wear on