Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saint Maurice and Lazarus Grand Officer Set in Gold, c. 1900 visually-hidden 18" on the reverse

18" on the reverse

The medals

After three weeks service with the 2nd Entrenchment Battalion

Bugle Major

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of Saint Maurice and Lazarus Grand Officer Set in Gold, c. 1900 visually-hidden 18" on the reverse(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted in 1572. A Grand Officer Badge consisting of a white enameled Shamrock Cross with green enameled fans in each quadrant, Royal crown suspension in 18 karat Gold, inclusive of suspension 85. 6 mm (h) x 53. 3 mm (w), modern green ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine. Accompanied by the Star of the order, constructed of a silver faceted star with four points, superimposed on a white enameled Shamrock