International. An Order of Merit of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, c.1980 Province of China one is individually court-mounted

one is individually court-mounted

A silver Maltese cross with a lightly pebbled obverse

reading “Hersteller a11424” with “57” written beside the numbering (possibly for sizing)

but overall excellent condition

Inset into the obverse of the handle is a silvered insignia consisting of a NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

International. An Order of Merit of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, c.1980 Province of China one is individually court-mountedA recent example, in gilded metal and enamels, consisting of a white enamelled Maltese cross, with surmounting crown, measures 47 mm (w) x 86 mm (h), yellowed enamels, very fine. Accompanied by a red neck ribbon.