Italy, Kingdom of Two Sicilies. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Officer Set, c.1950 Auction the hanger demonstrates the loss

the hanger demonstrates the loss of most of the gilt finish to the metal fixtures

the suspension loop maker marked “KO” for an unconfirmed manufacturer

centre obverse in white enamel bearing PIVS IX

number stamped "1735" on the reverse

Italy, Kingdom of Two Sicilies. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Officer Set, c.1950 Auction the hanger demonstrates the loss(Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio). Instituted in 1545. A lovely 20th Century Grand Officer Set, comprising a neck badge in silver gilt, comprising a red enamel cross featuring a superimposed XP symbol on the obverse, the arms of the cross I H S V A P, reverse plain, worn on original next ribbon via an elongated loop, measures 52. 2mm (w) x 54. 26 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), enamels intact, areas of oxidation, in extremely