International. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Of Rhodes And Of Malta, I Class Grand Cross Sash Newly Listed marked on reverse by G

marked on reverse by G

A rare award plaque

in an interlocking weaved pattern and forming a u-shape

crazing evident in the white enamels on the tip of the right arm at both 3 o'clock and 6 o'clock

heavy version in tombac

International. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Of Rhodes And Of Malta, I Class Grand Cross Sash Newly Listed marked on reverse by G(Italian: Sovrano militare ordine di Malta; Latin: Supremus Ordo Militaris Hospitalis Sancti Ioannis Hierosolymitani Rhodius et Melitensis). Instituted in 1099. A mid to early 20th century sash fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a solid black field throughout, a large two level bow tied rosette with a ribbon tie sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 103 mm wide x 770 mm in length,