DAGNET 1951" on the reverse
Fifth Republic: National Defence Medal was instituted on April 21
Observing that one of his wounded companions had fallen unconscious in a position dangerously exposed to the hostile fire
as well as central Order’s Japanese characters
Contained within its hardshell case of issue
Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus in Gold, Knight’s Cross, c. 1915. certificate_of_authenticity DAGNET 1951" on the reverseInstituted in 1572. In 18 karat gold, cross bottony in white enamel with green enamelled Maltese cross, 40. 4 mm (h) x 38. 4 mm (w), 3. 2 g, on original green neck ribbon, extremely fine condition. Housed in the original green case with Royal monogram on the cover, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus was instituted on 16 September 1572. Medals are awarded by the House of Savoy. It is a combination of two orders: