Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, c. 1900 Archive illustrating various industries and pursuits

illustrating various industries and pursuits in the Romanian People's Republic

Belt is fabricated from a thick leather

LEVESQUE" on the reverse

the interior lined in blue cotton

ribbon shows signs of wear

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, c. 1900 Archive illustrating various industries and pursuits(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.