Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, c.1880 Republic of edged with blue (reserve units)

edged with blue (reserve units)

The first known distinctive metal branch insignia authorized for the Army is this helmet plate c

took place in the city of Xi'an during the Chinese Civil War between the ruling Kuomintang (KMT) and the insurgent Chinese Communist Party and just before the Second Sino-Japanese War

also in 18Kt

This unselfish service is worthy of the highest praise

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, c.1880 Republic of edged with blue (reserve units)(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro, Cavaliere). Instituted in 1434. In 18K Gold, a Knight without crown, featuring a white enamelled shamrock cross with green enamelled Maletese cross segments in each quadrant, measures 37. 2 mm (w) x 39. 9 mm (h), weighs 9. 42 grams, worn on original ribbon (sewn closed), small enamel cracks, in extremely fine condition.