Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive Constructed of silver aluminum bullion

Constructed of silver aluminum bullion hand embroidery in the shape of SS runes

The photo was taken in front of the entrance to the Naval Academy Mürwik with most of the soldiers standing on the balcony and stairs

the other photo is black and white

was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Commonwealth Gazette 22 September 1921)

as well as the four eagles filling the spaces in between the bars

Italy, Kingdom. A Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive Constructed of silver aluminum bullionCross of Merit. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 52. 5 mm (w) x 88. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and integral ring suspension, on its original full length neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order, often popularly referred to as the "Knights of Malta", was in existence certainly as long ago as the early years of the 12th Century and is still extant today. Originally based in Jerusalem, the Order