Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, c. 1900 Auction peeling back of the fleece

peeling back of the fleece on the outer edge on both earphones behind the aluminum post

mm in diameter each

demonstrating near-total loss of paint and some surface oxidation

Second Period (1866-1975)

The edge of the interior of the cap features a (soiled) sweatband crafted out of a gray leather that is perforated toward the front of the cap

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, c. 1900 Auction peeling back of the fleece(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 42. 7 mm (h), weighs 10. 12 grams, worn on original green ribbon with button on reverse, residue to reverse arms, remains in extremely fine condition.