San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Grand Officer Star, By Alberti & C. Newly Listed (Bảo-Quốc Huân-Chương)

(Bảo-Quốc Huân-Chương)

with a smaller shield below bearing a cross framed by hash marks

leather wrapped exterior

scuffing and wear to brass

San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Grand Officer Star, By Alberti & C. Newly Listed (Bảo-Quốc Huân-Chương)(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. Insignia in silver gilt with blue, white, red and green enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked "ALBERTI & C. Via No. Bixio 4 MILANO" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 72. 2 mm (w) x 74. 3 mm (h), vertical pinback, crazing evident in the white enamels on the arm of the cross at 6 o'clock, otherwise the enamels are