San Marino, Republic. A Civil And Military Order Of San Marino, Commander, c.1900 Auction the buckle marked "SOLIDE"

the buckle marked "SOLIDE"

which is constructed of Vulkanfiber

Footnote: With a total of 55 of this Military Merit Order

/ 1st March 1919

San Marino, Republic. A Civil And Military Order Of San Marino, Commander, c.1900 Auction the buckle marked "SOLIDE"(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. In silver gilt, a white enamel cross with ball finals in each knee, a turret in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a handpainted center with a blue ring inscribed SAN MARINO PROTETTORE, the reverse medallion features a superimposed coat of arms of San Marino on a white enamel field, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed MERITO CIVILE E MILITARE, the cross is