Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, I Class Grand Cross, By E.gardino Auction signed by Group Captain W

signed by Group Captain W

gilt loss and surface wear

Footnote: Samuel Cole was born on 30th April 1895 in Ballard

as part of the Battle for Mount Sorrel

the British awarded him the 1939-1945 Star

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, I Class Grand Cross, By E.gardino Auction signed by Group Captain WOrdine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro. Instituted in 1434. Sash Badge: in Gold with white and green enamels, weighing 31. 5 grams, measuring 64. 2 mm (w) x 99. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on its full length sash incorporating a decorative moir pattern, crazing evident in the white enamels at the junction of the cross, along with chipping and repair evident in the green enamels on both sides; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with