Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, by Cravanzola Province of China both unmarked and measuring 38

both unmarked and measuring 38 mm (w) x 105 mm (l)

the obverse of the earlier one carried a sheathed sword encircled with the words "For Service 1965-1968"

it is conferred only upon members of the Imperial Family and foreign ladies of distinction

as well as the English spelling of “MAY”

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, by Cravanzola Province of China both unmarked and measuring 38(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro, Cavaliere). Instituted in 1434. A Knight in 18K Gold featuring a white enamelled Shamrock cross with green enamelled Maltese arms in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 41. 9 mm (w) x 44. 0 mm (h), weighs 9. 71 grams, worn on replacement green ribbon, minor enamel chip, notable to edge of 3 9 oclock arm, remains extremely fine. Accompanied by the miniature of the order in Gold and enamels, on