Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden Rombaut" on the reverse

Rombaut" on the reverse

Victoria (P

surrounded by a ring of red enamels with silver gilt lettering reading “Furchtlos un Trew” (German - Fearless and Loyal)

interestingly field fitted with a heavy replacement German half zipper with leather pull tab

exhibiting wear and scuffing on the exterior

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Knight in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden Rombaut" on the reverse(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro, Cavaliere). Instituted in 1434. In 18K Gold, a Knight without crown, featuring a white enamelled shamrock cross with green enamelled Maletese cross segments in each quadrant, measures 37. 2 mm (w) x 39. 9 mm (h), weighs 9. 42 grams, worn on original ribbon (sewn closed), small enamel cracks, in extremely fine condition.