Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Miniature, in Gold United Republic of constructed of densely woven BeVo

constructed of densely woven BeVo style machine embroidery in dark blue and white threading

in silver gilt and enamels (Fourth Class)

All buttons on the tunic are stamped on the reverse with a maker’s mark of “S

Mittweida” on the interior of the lid

obverse illustrating the bust of Captain Karl Spindler

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Miniature, in Gold United Republic of constructed of densely woven BeVo(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 39. 1 mm (w) x 41. 0 mm (h), weighs 6. 83 grams, worn on original green ribbon, residue to reverse arms, remains in extremely fine condition. A miniature of the order, in Gold, presents matching symbolism, measures 15. 7 mm (w)