Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & Lazarus, Grand Officer’s Cross Star, C.1917 United Republic of Gibbons was to see action

Gibbons was to see action in the Philippines in 1888-1889 and in China during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900

followed by Oak Leaves on 12 June 1941)

Footnote: This order first came into prominence in 1881 when Emir Mozafaffer-Ed-Din-Khan presented Alexander II with the Grand Cross of the order

text characters and crowned cypher in Gold affixed to the cross

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice & Lazarus, Grand Officer’s Cross Star, C.1917 United Republic of Gibbons was to see actionInstitution Date: 1572. Multi piece construction in silver and enamels, unmarked, measuring at 72mm (w) x 75mm (h), on a vertical pinback, with slight crazing on the enamels, in better than very fine condition.