Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Star Buy Now marked “ROYAL MINT” on inside

marked “ROYAL MINT” on inside lid

The scabbard is constructed of black painted steel (magnetic)

1965) at the lower left

a black horse's head representative of the Cavalry at the upper right

Hermann-Bernhard distinguished himself during the latter as a commander of Fallschirmjäger

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Star Buy Now marked “ROYAL MINT” on inside(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.