Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1865 Archive an uncommon gorget decoration in

an uncommon gorget decoration in near extremely fine condition

measuring 415 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

maker mark “E F WIEDMANN / FRANKFURT-M

Naming is officially impressed on the First War trio and privately engraved on the DM

Stamped onto the throat is a corresponding unit mark of “S

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1865 Archive an uncommon gorget decoration in(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted September 16th, 1572. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in Gold consisting of a white enameled Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the reverse bearing a vertical pin assembly flanked by dual stays, measures 85. 9 mm (w) x 86. 3 mm (h), weighs 71. 6 grams, marked on the catch with a lions head denoting