Italy, House of Gonzaga. An Order of Alexander I, Duke of Mantua, Commander United Republic of bearing “DER TAPFERKEIT” (translation: For

bearing “DER TAPFERKEIT” (translation: For Bravery)

1914 Iron Cross First Class

measuring 57 mm (w) x 42 mm (l)

surrounded by a red enamel ring inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO

with four figures below and flanked by men on horseback

Italy, House of Gonzaga. An Order of Alexander I, Duke of Mantua, Commander United Republic of bearing “DER TAPFERKEIT” (translation: ForInstituted 1589. Reinstituted 1844. Dynastic Order. In silver gilt featuring six green enameled arms with ball finials, obverse centre presenting Bust of Alexander I Gonzaga with the surrounding motto Alexander 1 princ. gonzaga dux mant. onn white enamlel surround, reverse presents a crowned FIDES (emphasizes faithfulness to the house and its principles) with INSTITUT. ANNO. 1589 RENOVAT. ANNO. 1844" on white enamel surround, measuring 58. 77 mm (h