the straps are secured in place with machine stitched through the outer shoulder seam and with polished magnetic metal buttons on the inner edge
inscribed "HONI * SOIT * QUI * MAL * Y * PENSE *"
with publisher’s information
Herrmann became the wing’s first Commodore and was awarded the Oak Leaves on August 2
the numbers “19” and “40” appear at the top corners of the main body of the shield
Italy, Kingdom Of The Two Sicilies. An Order Of Constantine of St. George, Military Division, Commander, c.1900 Archive the straps are secured in(Sacro militare ordine costantiniano di San Giorgio). Kingdom of Italy (1861 1946). Instituted in 1816. Military Division. In bronze gilt with four red enameled arms and silver overlay, with crown suspension and trophy of arms suspension, measuring 46. 89 mm (w) x 112. 5 mm (h inclusive of suspension), on period maroon neck ribbon, extremely fine.