Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saint Maurice and Lazzaro Grand Cross Set, c. 1916 Auction Archive Footnote: The Order of Merit

Footnote: The Order of Merit for Distinguished Service was instituted on July 18

1939 Wound Badge Black Grade

centre in gold with blue enamels and hand etched cypher

each of the insignias linked together via a large single-chain link

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saint Maurice and Lazzaro Grand Cross Set, c. 1916 Auction Archive Footnote: The Order of MeritInstituted in 1572. A Grand Cross Badge consisting of a white enameled Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in each quadrant, inclusive of hollow Royal crown 105 mm (h) x 65. 9mm (w), worn on a green sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by the star of the order, constructed of a silver faceted star with eight points, superimposed by a white enameled Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in each quadrant, reverse pin,