Italy, Monarchy. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Cross Breast Star (Embroidered), c. 1850 visually-hidden the exterior bearing a white

the exterior bearing a white cotton disc overlaid by a multi-piece black mobile swastika

1915 and comprised about 500 men from the construction forces of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company

light wear and edge bruising

the 1st Battalion

especially as the Metropolitan had been electrified by this time

Italy, Monarchy. A Constantinian Order of St. George, Grand Cross Breast Star (Embroidered), c. 1850 visually-hidden the exterior bearing a whiteInstituted in 1816. Star, embroidered in gold thread, silver and gold sequins, and red velvet, obverse shows red velvet cross, 82. 6 mm (h) x 86. 7 mm (w), near extremely fine condition. Footnote: The origins of the Order are unclear. Some authorities believe the beginning of this Order can be linked to Emperor Constantine I and the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312. Others believe the founder was Byzantine Emperor Isaac II in 1190. The best