Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & St. Lazarus, Grand Cross, By Cravanzola, C.1980 Auction Archive both featuring a reinforced slit

both featuring a reinforced slit at the wrist to allow for comfortable insertion of the wearer’s hands

six incorporating enamels

An outstanding sash badge of the order in Gold

constructed of heavy pressed paper with a dark blue textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior

no glue residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & St. Lazarus, Grand Cross, By Cravanzola, C.1980 Auction Archive both featuring a reinforced slit(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted in 1572 by Pope Gregory XIII at the request of Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy. A large modern sash badge in silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Shamrock Cross with finely enameled green fans in each quadrant, adorned by large hollow Gold Royal Crown, measuring 65. 9mm (w) 107mm (h inclusive of integral ring), measures 39. 5 grams, worn on a green sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine