Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1865 Archive The cap measures approximately 185

The cap measures approximately 185 mm (w) x 245 mm (l) x 140 mm (h)

an uncommon gorget decoration in near extremely fine condition

11th Airborne Division

Naming is officially impressed on the First War trio and privately engraved on the DM

Stamped onto the throat is a corresponding unit mark of “S

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Grand Cross Breast Star in Gold, c.1865 Archive The cap measures approximately 185(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