Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1865 visually-hidden surrounded by the inscription "PRIZE

surrounded by the inscription "PRIZE PRESENTED BY THE RIGHT HON

the eagle insignia in red and black enamels

95mm (w) x 35

constructed of an anodized magnetic metal shaft which retains nickel-silver fixtures to both the tip and throat

The Battalion sailed on November 14

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1865 visually-hidden surrounded by the inscription "PRIZE(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