Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & Lazarus, Commander's Star, By E.gardino, C.1915 Auction measuring 80 mm x 81

measuring 80 mm x 81 mm

The dome is lined in brownish-green cotton

Both sides of the pouch feature thin leather that allow the pouch to open like an accordion

the reverse centre bears a crowned Prussian eagle perched on a cannon

bearing a machine-embroidered golden-yellow number “9”

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & Lazarus, Commander's Star, By E.gardino, C.1915 Auction measuring 80 mm x 81Institution date 1572. Second Class Breast Star, in silver with centrepiece in gold and enamels, maker marked E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA, horizontal pinback, fine quality manufacture, excellent intact enamels, slight chip to the 9 o'clock arm, measuring at 77 mm (w) x 75. 8 mm (h) and weighing at 55. 3 grams, in extremely fine condition.