Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1865 Auction Archive Authorized December 3

Authorized December 3

scattered chipping

in silverd and gilt metal

probably general arteriosclerosis

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1865 Auction Archive Authorized December 3(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 85. 9 mm (w) x 86. 3 mm (h), weighs 71. 6 grams, marked on the catch with a lions head denoting