Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Wreath, in Gold, c. 1870 Republic of consisting of a five-pointed star

consisting of a five-pointed star with three gilded peaks in the quadrants between the arms of the cross

red and blue enamels in the centerpieces and pendilia

allowing the lengths to be adjusted according to the wearer’s desire

un-crowned

copyrighted by the author in 1956

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Wreath, in Gold, c. 1870 Republic of consisting of a five-pointed star(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. (c. 1900 issue). Constructed of 18kt Gold of exceptional jewelers quality, consisting of a white enameled Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, suspended of a finely detailed laurel and oak leaf wreath, measures 37. 6 mm (w) x 55. 2 mm (h), weighs 11. 44 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, enamels intact and