Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Officer’s Cross Auction impressed "7074" on the edge

impressed "7074" on the edge

by Deschler)

national assembly and army officers (who were on active duty) to "commemorate the start of King Petar I reign"

obverse with central blue enameled Latin Cross circumscribed by gold enameled inscription reading “GESELLSCHAFT VOM BLAUEN KREUZE IN WIEN” (“SOCIETY OF THE BLUE CROSS IN VIENNA”)

recalled for service in WW1 where he earned the EK2

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Officer’s Cross Auction impressed "7074" on the edge(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. In silver gilt, a white enameled Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, suspended of a finely detailed hollow crown, pierced ball suspension with a bright green ribbon sewn closed around the suspension, measures 36. 7 mm (w) x 56. 3 mm (h), weighs 12. 0 grams, minor enamel wear, gilt wear, very fine.