Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Miniature, in Gold Republic of A Period Photograph - 269

A Period Photograph - 269 x 121 mm of Men of a Wehrmacht Machine gun Battalion

with suspension ring

the obverse illustrating a target in the centre backed by crossed rifles and oak leaves

two maple leaves and a long downward pointing dagger

In bronze with red enamels

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight with Miniature, in Gold Republic of A Period Photograph - 269(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 41. 0 mm (h), weighs 6. 83 grams, worn on original green ribbon, residue to reverse arms, remains in extremely fine condition. A miniature of the order, in Gold, presents matching symbolism, measures 15. 7 mm (w)