Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Cravanzola, C.1910 Auction An example of a Freikorps

An example of a Freikorps Baltic Cross (Balkenkreuz)

good to fine

26 Operational Training Unit on September 21

526 other ranks

The certificate is signed in black ink by Major General and Division Commander Hans Zorn (1891–1943)

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Maurice And St. Lazarus, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Cravanzola, C.1910 Auction An example of a Freikorps(Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro). Instituted in 1434. Insignia in silver gilt with green and white enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, with a single faceted ray between each point, maker marked "Do. CRAVANZOLA & C. SUCCESSI A FRAi BORANI ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 91. 3 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, crazing and repair evident in the white enamels on