Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Star Auction The former retains a functional

The former retains a functional push-button spring release

stitched in place to a brown wool upper

A mixed lot of three pennants

both unmarked and measuring 65 mm (w) x 75 mm (l)

a white enameled Maltese cross

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Star Auction The former retains a functional(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. In silver, an eight point star of faceted rays, with central insignia of a Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in the quadrants superimposed in silver gilt, the reverse with a vertical pin, measures 87. 0 mm (w) x 87. 4 mm (h), weighs 73. 96 grams, central insignia has been re enamelled and bears areas of yellowing and cracking, in near very fine condition.