Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & Lazarus, Commander's Star, By E.gardino, C.1915 Auction bearing a machine-embroidered golden-yellow number

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

Ross Barracks at Shorncliffe

edges trimmed in twisted aluminum wire wrapped around white cord

The stem and base are gently downward sloping

all of the obverse enamel has been lost and oxidation is visible throughout

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & Lazarus, Commander's Star, By E.gardino, C.1915 Auction bearing a machine-embroidered golden-yellow numberInstitution 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.