Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, Grand Cross In Gold, C.1900 United Republic of with original LDO paper slip

with original LDO paper slip

information regarding Collecting the Orders/Medals {identifying types and variations in the types

oblong Latin Cross

accompanied by a large zink counter plate drilled with multiple holes

Together with related miniature medals and Prize Medal

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, Grand Cross In Gold, C.1900 United Republic of with original LDO paper slip(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Established in 1572 by Pope Gregory XIII. In 18Kt Gold, a Grand Cross decoration of the highest quality, presenting a white enamelled shamrock cross with a rich green enamelled Maltese cross in each quadrant with ball finials and highly detailed hand etched borders, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by an Italian royal crown in Gold, the base of the 6 oclock arm presents a small cross pattee in a diamond