San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Grand Officer Star, By Alberti & C. Newly Listed scuffing and wear to brass

scuffing and wear to brass

unmarked but these commemorative medals are known to be made locally in France

7 mm (l) x 34 mm (h)

Siebrecht on reverse

leather wrapped exterior

San Marino, Republic. An Order Of San Marino, Grand Officer Star, By Alberti & C. Newly Listed scuffing and wear to brass(Ordine Equestre Civile e Militaire di San Marino). Instituted in 1859. Insignia in silver gilt with blue, white, red and green enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked "ALBERTI & C. Via No. Bixio 4 MILANO" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 72. 2 mm (w) x 74. 3 mm (h), vertical pinback, crazing evident in the white enamels on the arm of the cross at 6 o'clock, otherwise the enamels are