Italy, House of Gonzaga. An Order of Alexander I, Duke of Mantua, Commander United Republic of 1891 – December 24

1891 – December 24

bearing “DER TAPFERKEIT” (translation: For Bravery)

Signed by Regiment Commander Obersturmbannfuhrer Gustav Mertsch

1941-1945 Issue

Italy, House of Gonzaga. An Order of Alexander I, Duke of Mantua, Commander United Republic of 1891 – December 24Instituted 1589. Reinstituted 1844. Dynastic Order. In silver gilt featuring six green enameled arms with ball finials, obverse centre presenting Bust of Alexander I Gonzaga with the surrounding motto Alexander 1 princ. gonzaga dux mant. onn white enamlel surround, reverse presents a crowned FIDES (emphasizes faithfulness to the house and its principles) with INSTITUT. ANNO. 1589 RENOVAT. ANNO. 1844" on white enamel surround, measuring 58. 77 mm (h