Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & Lazarus, Commander's Star, By E.gardino, C.1915 Auction measuring 92 mm x 90

measuring 92 mm x 90 mm

edges trimmed in twisted aluminum wire wrapped around white cord

all of the obverse enamel has been lost and oxidation is visible throughout

the reverse centre bears a crowned Prussian eagle perched on a cannon

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & Lazarus, Commander's Star, By E.gardino, C.1915 Auction measuring 92 mm x 90Institution date 1572. Second Class Breast Star, in silver with centrepiece in gold and enamels, maker marked E. GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA ROMA, horizontal pinback, fine quality manufacture, excellent intact enamels, slight chip to the 9 o'clock arm, measuring at 77 mm (w) x 75. 8 mm (h) and weighing at 55. 3 grams, in extremely fine condition.