Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saint Maurice & Lazzaro, I. Class Commander Star, by Auction Archive On 11 July 1938

On 11 July 1938

featuring a 140 mm-long magnetic metal blade

the shield surmounted by a four-piece constructed ornate design bearing the bust of an angel wearing a winged helmet on both sides

The late fall and winter flying weather was better with many VFR days

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey Cross Pattée bearing a central national emblem and pierced through the centre with crossed swords

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saint Maurice & Lazzaro, I. Class Commander Star, by Auction Archive On 11 July 1938(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. (c. 1890 issue). A finely made star in silver and hand faceted rays, with an 18kt Gold star overlay consisting of a white enameled Shamrock Cross and green enameled fans in the quadrants, reverse with a raised barrel hinge, vertical pinback, and broad wire catch, makers cartouche for D. Cravanzola, silver hallmarked on pin, measuring 78. 78 mm (h) x 78. 81 mm (w), weighing 50. 5